Bill Acton :: Romans 8:26-30 - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Sermon Outline for Romans 8:26-30

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

1. A Gracious Ministry – “He Helps” Rom 8:26
   1. He is within
   2. He carries the load
2. A Necessary Ministry – “He Helps Our Weaknesses” Rom 8:26
   1. We need help
   2. He supplies
3. An Intercessory Ministry – “with feelings which cannot
   be spoken” Rom 8:26
   1. He helps us in prayer
   2. He leads us to pray beyond our capacity
4. An Acceptable Ministry – Rom 8:27
   1. The Father and the Holy Spirit are in harmony
   2. The Holy Spirit conforms us to the will of God
5. An Effective Ministry – Rom 8:28-30
   1. Produces a harmony with providence – Rom 8:28
      1. An assured blessing “we know”
      2. An exclusive blessing
         1. The calling of God
         2. Love for God
      3. A comprehensive blessing – “all things”
      4. A beneficent blessing – “for good”
      5. An active blessing – “God works”
   2. Provides the fulfillment of God’s plan
      1. Adoption
      2. Foreordination
      3. Calling
      4. Justification
      5. Glorification