1. The Spirit gives life (9-13)

The Spirit of God lives in Christians. The Spirit assures us that we belong to Christ. The Spirit gives life to our mortal bodies with victory over sin and death. Our Christian obligation is to live not according to the flesh, but by the Spirit and put to death self-centered deeds. This is life to the full.

2. Children and heirs of God (14-17)

Those led by the Spirit of God are children of God. The Spirit of God in us overcomes the fear of dying and being condemned by God. This Spirit testifies with our spirit that we are God's children and enables us to pray, "Abba, Father." We are heirs of God's kingdom. We share in Christ's sufferings and glory in this unbelieving, self-centered world.