Romans 8:12–17: Bloody War and Cooing Babies Part 1

This sermon unpacks Epistle to the Romans 8:12–17, highlighting the tension of the Christian life: believers are both tender children of God and fierce warriors against sin. Through the doctrine of sanctification, the message emphasizes that Christians are not passive but actively “put to death” sin by the Spirit. This battle is not to earn salvation but flows from adoption as sons and daughters. The Spirit leads believers into obedience, conviction, and repentance, producing a life marked by both intimacy with God (“Abba, Father”) and intentional warfare against the flesh. Practical application includes setting the mind on Christ, engaging Scripture, fleeing temptation, and relying on grace as the training force for godliness.