This study guide covers the topic of living a new life through the Holy Spirit according to Romans 8:16-17. It discusses how Jesus rescues people from the old life into the new life. The old life was characterized by defeat, captivity, failure, and helplessness under the grasp of sin. However, the promised new life involves deliverance, freedom, spirituality, adoption as God's children, and being heirs with Christ. The guide provides notes for studying these concepts in Romans chapters 7 and 8 and includes discussion questions about relying on God versus personal strength, the assurance of salvation, seeing God as a loving father, the Holy Spirit's intercession, and finding motivation through God's love and protection.