How many times is the Holy Spirit mentioned in Romans 1–7 and Romans 8?
In Romans 1–7, the Holy Spirit is mentioned only one time, and not in a really doctrinal sense. In Romans 8, the Holy Spirit is mentioned 19 times. After Paul explained the dilemma of chapter 7, chapter 8 shifts to a direct emphasis on the Spirit’s work.
Les explains that in the first seven chapters of Romans, the Holy Spirit is mentioned only one time, and not in a really doctrinal sense. After Paul explained the dilemma in Romans 7, Romans 8 mentions the Holy Spirit 19 times, a direct reference to the Spirit’s work. This contrast connects to the Law of the Spirit of Life counteracting the Law of sin and death present since Adam. Les also notes the Gospel is that Christ died, was buried, and rose, not merely hell-fire preaching or coming forward.