“The Spirit Helps Our Weakness” examines the fundamental question
of how precisely the Spirit aids the weakness of believers. After an
initial discussion on the way Rom 8,26-27 has been interpreted, the
study explores the central issues and conclusions in scholarship on the
Romans debate. Building upon that scholarship, this study contends that
Paul’s purpose in writing the letter revolved around a missiological
imperative, which permeates the letter. The second part of the work
provides an exegetical analysis of Rom 8,26a, including the way in which
the clause fits within its broader context, particularly within vv.
26-27. In light of Paul’s missiological motivation, this study argues
that the Spirit serves as activating agent to accomplish God’s mission.
Ultimately, the missiological nature of the Spirit, working within
believers, underlines the priority for Paul’s ministry and by extension,
his purpose for writing the Letter to the Romans.
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