Romans: All Things New
Life Group Questions
Key Passages: Romans 8:18-25

1. Read Romans 8:18
i. When you think of the struggles you have today and compare them with the glory that is to come, what changes in your perspective of your current situation? How can this truth be used to counsel other brothers and sisters in your life?

2. Read Romans 8:19-22; see also Genesis 3:17-19
i. How does the reality that humanity’s sin has resulted in the creation being cursed influence your view of natural disasters?

ii. How can this truth influence your apologetics towards those who curse God as unloving for allowing such disasters?

3. Read Romans 8:23-25
a. Based on the sermon, what did pastor Chris say are the “First fruits of the Spirit?”

b. Paul recognizes that both the creation and ourselves “groan” and suffer due to sin; what is the future hope for those who believe?