Sunday 6-29-25
In Romans 8:18-26, Paul reminds the ancient, modern, and future Church that their present sufferings are nothing compared to the glory to come. Enslaved to corruption, all of creation groans as it eagerly awaits redemption. Through their hope in Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ followers can look forward to the freedom that comes with being children of God.
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the eagerly awaiting creation waits for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. 23 And not only that, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons and daughters, the redemption of our body. 24 For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it.
Our Victory in Christ
26 Now in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words;
You have Hope (Romans 8:18-26)
Suffering & Glory
(18)
Creation Groans
(19-22)
Church Groans
(23-25)
Holy Spirit Groans
(23-25)