Romans 8:12-17 | The Spirit of Adoption (Zach Fallon)

1. The Obligation: The Old Claim Is Broken (8:12–13)

• The New Reality Stated Negatively
• The Christian Must Actively Kill Sin by the Spirit
• The Stakes Are Life and Death

2. The Identity: The Real Children Are Revealed (8:14–16)

• The Spirit’s Leading Reveals who God’s Children Are
• The Spirit of Adoption Replaces the Spirit of Slavery
• The Spirit Gives Assurance by Teaching Us to Cry, “Abba, Father”

3. The Confirmation: The Future Heirs Are Secured (8:17)

• If We Are Children, Then We Are Heirs
• The Road to Glory Includes Suffering with Christ
• Present Suffering Cannot Cancel Future Glory