The Spirit's Intercession

What does the phrase 'groanings that cannot be uttered' mean in Romans 8:26?

Indescribable, wordless groans

According to Romans 8:26, how does the Holy Spirit intercede for us in prayer?

With words that cannot be uttered

In Romans 8:22, what else in the passage is described as uttering 'wordless groans'?

All creation

What does the Holy Spirit remind us of in relation to our redemption?

Our redemption is guaranteed Signup and view all the answers

What does Romans 8:18-27 encourage believers to hold on to?

Hope and assurance of ultimate adoption, redemption, and glorification Signup and view all the answers

When do we depend on the Holy Spirit's assistance in prayer?

When we are unsure how to pray or don't know what to pray for Signup and view all the answers

What does the Holy Spirit do when words fall short in our prayers?

Aids in our human weakness Signup and view all the answers

What does Romans 8:23 say believers are eagerly waiting for?

Our adoption to sonship and the redemption of our bodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Holy Spirit when we pray as Christians?

To intercede for us Signup and view all the answers

What does Romans 8:26 say about our knowledge of what to pray for?

We do not know what to pray for as we ought Signup and view all the answers

Why do we groan and sigh in our earthly bodies?

Because we want to be swallowed up by life Signup and view all the answers

Who has prepared us for putting on our new bodies?

God Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul the apostle plead with the Lord to do?

Take away his thorn in the flesh Signup and view all the answers

What did God tell Paul about his 'thorn in the flesh'?

God's power is made perfect in weakness Signup and view all the answers

According to Romans 8:27, who knows what the Spirit is saying in our prayers?

The Father Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to the Christian life according to the text?

Prayer Signup and view all the answers

Who do we pray to according to the text?

The Father Signup and view all the answers

Who helps and intercedes for us with inarticulate groans?

The Holy Spirit Signup and view all the answers

What are the groanings that cannot be uttered in Romans 8:26?

Speechless groanings Signup and view all the answers

What does the Holy Spirit's intercession with groanings that cannot be uttered indicate?

The Father's will being prayed Signup and view all the answers