Romans 8:18-30

Present Suffering and Future Glory

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18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

8:19-22 Sin has caused all creation to fall from the perfect state in which God created it. So the world is subject to frustration and bondage to decay so that it cannot fulfill its intended purpose. One day all creation will be liberated and transformed. Until that time it waits in eager expectation for the resurrection of God's children.

8:19-22 Christians see the world as it is--physically decaying and spiritually infected with sin. But Christians do not need to be pessimistic, because they have hope for future glory. They look forward to the new heaven and new earth that God has promised, and they wait for God's new order that will free the world of sin, sickness, and evil. In the meantime, Christians go with Christ into the world where they heal people's bodies and souls and fight the evil effects of sin in the world.

8:23 We will be resurrected with bodies like the body Christ now has in heaven (see 1 Corinthians 15:25-58). We have the"firstfruits," the first installment or down payment of the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of our resurrected life (see 2 Corinthians 1:22; 5:5; Ephesians 1:14).

824, 25 It is natural for children to trust their parents, even though parents sometimes fail to keep their promises. Our heavenly Father, however, never makes promises he won't keep. Nevertheless, his plan may take more time than we expect. Rather than acting like impatient children as we wait for God's plan to unfold, we should place our confidence in God's goodness and wisdom.

8:24, 25 In Romans, Paul presents the idea that salvation is past, present, and future. It is past because wewere saved the moment we believed in Jesus Christ as Savior (3:21-26; 5:1-11; 6:1-11, 22, 23); our new life(eternal life) begins at that moment. And it is present because we are being saved; this is the process of sanctification (see the note on 6:1--8:39). But at the same time, we have not fully received all the benefits and blessings of salvation that will be ours when Christ's new kingdom is completely established. That's our future salvation. While we can be confident of our salvation, we still look ahead with hope and trust toward that complete change of body and personality that lies beyond this life, when we will be like Christ (1 John 3:2).

8:26, 27 As a believer, you are not left to your own resources to cope with problems. Even when you don't know the right words to pray, the Holy Spirit prays with and for you, and God answers. With God helping you pray, you don't need to be afraid to come before him. Ask the Holy Spirit to intercede for you "in accordance with God's will." Then, when you bring your requests to God, trust that he will always do what is best.

8:28 God works in"all things"--not just isolated incidents--for our good. This does not mean that all that happens to us is good. Evil is prevalent in our fallen world, but God is able to turn every circumstance around for our long-range good. Note that God is not working to make us happy, but to fulfill his purpose. Note also that this promise is not for everybody. It can be claimed only by those who love God and are called according to his purpose. Those who are"called" are those the Holy Spirit convinces and enables to receive Christ. Such people have a new perspective, a new mind-set on life. They trust in God, not life's treasures; they look for their security in heaven, not on earth; they learn to accept, not resent, pain and persecution because God is with them.

8:29 God's ultimate goal for us is to make us like Christ (1 John 3:2). As we become more and more like him, we discover our true selves, the persons we were created to be. How can we be conformed to Christ's likeness? By reading and heeding the Word, by studying his life on earth through the Gospels, by being filled with his Spirit, and by doing his work in the world.

8:29, 30 Some believe these verses mean that before the beginning of the world, God chose certain people to receive his gift of salvation. They point to verses like Ephesians 1:11 that says we are "predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will." Others believe that God foreknew those who would respond to him and upon those he set his mark (predestined). What is clear is that God'spurpose for people was not an afterthought; it was settled before the foundation of the world. People are to serve and honor God. If you have believed in Christ, you can rejoice in the fact that God has always known you. God's love is eternal. His wisdom and power are supreme. He will guide and protect you until you one day stand in his presence.

8:30 Called means summoned or invited. For more on justification and glorification, see the chart in chapter 3.

These verses are so current. We groan about the truths that are coming out. Devastating truths. And yet, we still have hope. As for me, my hope is in the Everlasting Truth--the One who intercedes for me to God. It seems the fraudulent systems cannot bear the weight of the heavy Truth and are crumbling. But still, I remain calm and hopeful. I hope you do also.

Heavenly Father, Thy will be done. Thank You for Your Son, my Savior. And thank You for the Holy Spirit and for the truth that is being revealed. Thank You for Your Word, and for Paul, who so aptly shared the Good News with the world. As we endure this day, give us the calm assurances of Your presence and guidance. Remind us of Your promise of future glory. Remind us that You keep Your promises. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Song: https://youtu.be/GMARFAsbh2s

Have a blessed day.

Romans 8:18-30

Present Suffering and Future Glory

https://www.biblestudytools.com/romans/passage/?q=romans+8:18-30

18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

8:19-22 Sin has caused all creation to fall from the perfect state in which God created it. So the world is subject to frustration and bondage to decay so that it cannot fulfill its intended purpose. One day all creation will be liberated and transformed. Until that time it waits in eager expectation for the resurrection of God's children.

8:19-22 Christians see the world as it is--physically decaying and spiritually infected with sin. But Christians do not need to be pessimistic, because they have hope for future glory. They look forward to the new heaven and new earth that God has promised, and they wait for God's new order that will free the world of sin, sickness, and evil. In the meantime, Christians go with Christ into the world where they heal people's bodies and souls and fight the evil effects of sin in the world.

8:23 We will be resurrected with bodies like the body Christ now has in heaven (see 1 Corinthians 15:25-58). We have the"firstfruits," the first installment or down payment of the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of our resurrected life (see 2 Corinthians 1:22; 5:5; Ephesians 1:14).

824, 25 It is natural for children to trust their parents, even though parents sometimes fail to keep their promises. Our heavenly Father, however, never makes promises he won't keep. Nevertheless, his plan may take more time than we expect. Rather than acting like impatient children as we wait for God's plan to unfold, we should place our confidence in God's goodness and wisdom.

8:24, 25

8:26, 27

8:28 God works in"all things"--not just isolated incidents--for our good. This does not mean that all that happens to us is good. Evil is prevalent in our fallen world, but God is able to turn every circumstance around for our long-range good. Note that God is not working to make us happy, but to fulfill his purpose. Note also that this promise is not for everybody. It can be claimed only by those who love God and are called according to his purpose. Those who are"called" are those the Holy Spirit convinces and enables to receive Christ. Such people have a new perspective, a new mind-set on life. They trust in God, not life's treasures; they look for their security in heaven, not on earth; they learn to accept, not resent, pain and persecution because God is with them.

8:29 God's ultimate goal for us is to make us like Christ (1 John 3:2). As we become more and more like him, we discover our true selves, the persons we were created to be. How can we be conformed to Christ's likeness? By reading and heeding the Word, by studying his life on earth through the Gospels, by being filled with his Spirit, and by doing his work in the world.

8:29, 30 Some believe these verses mean that before the beginning of the world, God chose certain people to receive his gift of salvation. They point to verses like Ephesians 1:11 that says we are "predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will." Others believe that God foreknew those who would respond to him and upon those he set his mark (predestined). What is clear is that God'spurpose for people was not an afterthought; it was settled before the foundation of the world. People are to serve and honor God. If you have believed in Christ, you can rejoice in the fact that God has always known you. God's love is eternal. His wisdom and power are supreme. He will guide and protect you until you one day stand in his presence.

8:30 Called means summoned or invited. For more on justification and glorification, see the chart in chapter 3.

These verses are so current. We groan about the truths that are coming out. Devastating truths. And yet, we still have hope. As for me, my hope is in the Everlasting Truth--the One who intercedes for me to God. It seems the fraudulent systems cannot bear the weight of the heavy Truth and are crumbling. But still, I remain calm and hopeful. I hope you do also.

Heavenly Father, Thy will be done. Thank You for Your Son, my Savior. And thank You for the Holy Spirit and for the truth that is being revealed. Thank You for Your Word, and for Paul, who so aptly shared the Good News with the world. As we endure this day, give us the calm assurances of Your presence and guidance. Remind us of Your promise of future glory. Remind us that You keep Your promises. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Song: https://youtu.be/GMARFAsbh2s

Have a blessed day.

Romans 8:18-30

Present Suffering and Future Glory

https://www.biblestudytools.com/romans/passage/?q=romans+8:18-30

18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

8:19-22 Sin has caused all creation to fall from the perfect state in which God created it. So the world is subject to frustration and bondage to decay so that it cannot fulfill its intended purpose. One day all creation will be liberated and transformed. Until that time it waits in eager expectation for the resurrection of God's children.

8:19-22 Christians see the world as it is--physically decaying and spiritually infected with sin. But Christians do not need to be pessimistic, because they have hope for future glory. They look forward to the new heaven and new earth that God has promised, and they wait for God's new order that will free the world of sin, sickness, and evil. In the meantime, Christians go with Christ into the world where they heal people's bodies and souls and fight the evil effects of sin in the world.

8:23 We will be resurrected with bodies like the body Christ now has in heaven (see 1 Corinthians 15:25-58). We have the"firstfruits," the first installment or down payment of the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of our resurrected life (see 2 Corinthians 1:22; 5:5; Ephesians 1:14).

824, 25

8:24, 25

8:26, 27

8:28

8:29 God's ultimate goal for us is to make us like Christ (1 John 3:2). As we become more and more like him, we discover our true selves, the persons we were created to be. How can we be conformed to Christ's likeness? By reading and heeding the Word, by studying his life on earth through the Gospels, by being filled with his Spirit, and by doing his work in the world.

8:29, 30 Some believe these verses mean that before the beginning of the world, God chose certain people to receive his gift of salvation. They point to verses like Ephesians 1:11 that says we are "predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will." Others believe that God foreknew those who would respond to him and upon those he set his mark (predestined). What is clear is that God'spurpose for people was not an afterthought; it was settled before the foundation of the world. People are to serve and honor God. If you have believed in Christ, you can rejoice in the fact that God has always known you. God's love is eternal. His wisdom and power are supreme. He will guide and protect you until you one day stand in his presence.

8:30 Called means summoned or invited. For more on justification and glorification, see the chart in chapter 3.

These verses are so current. We groan about the truths that are coming out. Devastating truths. And yet, we still have hope. As for me, my hope is in the Everlasting Truth--the One who intercedes for me to God. It seems the fraudulent systems cannot bear the weight of the heavy Truth and are crumbling. But still, I remain calm and hopeful. I hope you do also.

Heavenly Father, Thy will be done. Thank You for Your Son, my Savior. And thank You for the Holy Spirit and for the truth that is being revealed. Thank You for Your Word, and for Paul, who so aptly shared the Good News with the world. As we endure this day, give us the calm assurances of Your presence and guidance. Remind us of Your promise of future glory. Remind us that You keep Your promises. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Song: https://youtu.be/GMARFAsbh2s

Have a blessed day.

Romans 8:18-30

Present Suffering and Future Glory

https://www.biblestudytools.com/romans/passage/?q=romans+8:18-30

18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

8:19-22 Sin has caused all creation to fall from the perfect state in which God created it. So the world is subject to frustration and bondage to decay so that it cannot fulfill its intended purpose. One day all creation will be liberated and transformed. Until that time it waits in eager expectation for the resurrection of God's children.

8:19-22 Christians see the world as it is--physically decaying and spiritually infected with sin. But Christians do not need to be pessimistic, because they have hope for future glory. They look forward to the new heaven and new earth that God has promised, and they wait for God's new order that will free the world of sin, sickness, and evil. In the meantime, Christians go with Christ into the world where they heal people's bodies and souls and fight the evil effects of sin in the world.

8:23

824, 25

8:24, 25

8:26, 27

8:28

8:29

8:29, 30 Some believe these verses mean that before the beginning of the world, God chose certain people to receive his gift of salvation. They point to verses like Ephesians 1:11 that says we are "predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will." Others believe that God foreknew those who would respond to him and upon those he set his mark (predestined). What is clear is that God'spurpose for people was not an afterthought; it was settled before the foundation of the world. People are to serve and honor God. If you have believed in Christ, you can rejoice in the fact that God has always known you. God's love is eternal. His wisdom and power are supreme. He will guide and protect you until you one day stand in his presence.

8:30 Called means summoned or invited. For more on justification and glorification, see the chart in chapter 3.

These verses are so current. We groan about the truths that are coming out. Devastating truths. And yet, we still have hope. As for me, my hope is in the Everlasting Truth--the One who intercedes for me to God. It seems the fraudulent systems cannot bear the weight of the heavy Truth and are crumbling. But still, I remain calm and hopeful. I hope you do also.

Heavenly Father, Thy will be done. Thank You for Your Son, my Savior. And thank You for the Holy Spirit and for the truth that is being revealed. Thank You for Your Word, and for Paul, who so aptly shared the Good News with the world. As we endure this day, give us the calm assurances of Your presence and guidance. Remind us of Your promise of future glory. Remind us that You keep Your promises. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Song: https://youtu.be/GMARFAsbh2s

Have a blessed day.

Romans 8:18-30

Present Suffering and Future Glory

https://www.biblestudytools.com/romans/passage/?q=romans+8:18-30

18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

8:19-22 Sin has caused all creation to fall from the perfect state in which God created it. So the world is subject to frustration and bondage to decay so that it cannot fulfill its intended purpose. One day all creation will be liberated and transformed. Until that time it waits in eager expectation for the resurrection of God's children.

8:19-22

8:23

824, 25

8:24, 25

8:26, 27

8:28

8:29

8:29, 30

8:30 Called means summoned or invited. For more on justification and glorification, see the chart in chapter 3.

These verses are so current. We groan about the truths that are coming out. Devastating truths. And yet, we still have hope. As for me, my hope is in the Everlasting Truth--the One who intercedes for me to God. It seems the fraudulent systems cannot bear the weight of the heavy Truth and are crumbling. But still, I remain calm and hopeful. I hope you do also.

Heavenly Father, Thy will be done. Thank You for Your Son, my Savior. And thank You for the Holy Spirit and for the truth that is being revealed. Thank You for Your Word, and for Paul, who so aptly shared the Good News with the world. As we endure this day, give us the calm assurances of Your presence and guidance. Remind us of Your promise of future glory. Remind us that You keep Your promises. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Song: https://youtu.be/GMARFAsbh2s

Have a blessed day.

Romans 8:18-30

Present Suffering and Future Glory

https://www.biblestudytools.com/romans/passage/?q=romans+8:18-30

18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

These verses are so current. We groan about the truths that are coming out. Devastating truths. And yet, we still have hope. As for me, my hope is in the Everlasting Truth--the One who intercedes for me to God. It seems the fraudulent systems cannot bear the weight of the heavy Truth and are crumbling. But still, I remain calm and hopeful. I hope you do also.

Heavenly Father, Thy will be done. Thank You for Your Son, my Savior. And thank You for the Holy Spirit and for the truth that is being revealed. Thank You for Your Word, and for Paul, who so aptly shared the Good News with the world. As we endure this day, give us the calm assurances of Your presence and guidance. Remind us of Your promise of future glory. Remind us that You keep Your promises. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Song: https://youtu.be/GMARFAsbh2s

Have a blessed day.

Romans 8:18-30

Present Suffering and Future Glory

https://www.biblestudytools.com/romans/passage/?q=romans+8:18-30

18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

A Song: https://youtu.be/GMARFAsbh2s

Have a blessed day.