Scripture: Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Summary: Placing our dependence on the power of the Holy Spirit provides hope for the battle against sin. The Holy Spirit encourages us in at least four ways: 1) He opens our eyes to the love of Christ for us, producing profound gratitude in our hearts; 2) He gives us an awareness of our sin and a greater love for God, which diminishes our appetite for sin; 3) He gives us a growing appetite for enjoying an intimate, satisfying relationship with God; and 4) He gives us the promises of God in Scripture—promises of truth, wisdom, strength, eternal life, and much more.
Discussion: What is gratitude for purchased grace? Why is it life-changing? (110-111)
What do you learn about enjoying your relationship with God from pages 116-117?
From the paragraph that starts at the bottom of page 118, describe how the Spirit uses the promises of God to equip us for our battle against sin.
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