Romans 8:17
“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”

What does Romans 8:17 mean?
Romans 8:17 (KJV) reads, "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together." This verse from the book of Romans encapsulates the essence of the Christian belief in one concise and…
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In Romans 8:17, we find a profound declaration of our identity and inheritance as children of God: "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together." This verse encapsulates the…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Heirs of Glory
Heavenly Father, As I come before Your Throne of Grace today, I am awed by the profound truths encapsulated in Romans 8:17, which reminds me that as Your children, I am also an heir—the privilege of being called a son or daughter of the Most High is a treasure beyond compare…
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