What role does the Holy Spirit play in the Christian life?

In contrast to the discouraging picture painted in Romans 7 of the person struggling to overcome sin, but failing miserable, Romans 8 offers a much more encouraging situation. Romans eight describes a different option for how the Christian life can be lived—live in the Spirit. In fact, whereas Romans 7 repeatedly mentioned the law, Romans 8 refers to the Spirit twenty-two times! This is no accident. Paul obviously wants the believers in Rome to realize that the fullness of the Christian life cannot be lived without the active presence ...