Is Romans 8 simple enough for young kids to understand?
Yes, Romans 8 is simple enough for young kids to understand, as the Word of God is brought right down to the level of every human being. Even 12- and 13-year-old kids can comprehend it. The text presents its truths as not beyond young learners.
Les explains that Romans 8 is part of the Word of God brought right down to the level of every human being, so even 12- and 13-year-old kids can comprehend it. He notes that as he looks at chapter 8, he stops with the word 'therefore.' Paul uses 'therefore' in a different setting than usual. When Les teaches his classes, he tells them that whenever they see 'wherefore' or 'therefore,' it sends them back to why it is being said. He mentions he does not use commentaries and was warned to beware of them. He has a couple books given to him by two theologians, one British and one American, both now with the Lord. One says this 'therefore' in Romans 8 does not take you back to chapter 7 but to Romans 5:1, where Paul says being justified by faith we have peace with God. That is what he thinks this 'therefore' refers to.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
More Questions
How does Romans 8:31 connect to Romans 8:1?
Paul's argument in Romans 8 builds from the opening assurance 'no condemnation' in verse 1 all the way down to the climactic statement in verse 31 about God being for us.
How does Paul build his argument from Romans 8:1 to Romans 8:31?
Paul builds his argument in Romans 8 from the assurance of no condemnation in verse 1 to the climactic statement in verse 31.