Groaning and Glory
Romans 8:16-18 ESV
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
1. Sufferings and glory are part of the Christian Life
Romans 8:17b ESV
provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
John 15:18, 20a ESV
“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you… Remember the word that I said to you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you.
2 Timothy 3:12 NIV
In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted
1 Peter 4:13-14 ESV
But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
2. Sufferings and glory each represent two different ages
Romans 8:18 ESV
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
3. Sufferings and glory cannot be compared
Romans 8:18 ESV
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
4.Suffering and glory affect both God’s creation and His children
1st The suffering & glory of God’s creation
Romans 8:19 ESV
For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.
Romans 8:20a ESV
For the creation was subjected to futility,
Romans 8:20 ESV
For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it
Romans 8:21 ESV
that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay
Romans 8:22 ESV
For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.
Romans 8:19 ESV
For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.
Romans 8:21 ESV
that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.
2nd The suffering & glory of God’s children
Romans 8:23 ESV
And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
2 Corinthians 5:4 NLT
While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies that clothe us. Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life.
Romans 8:23 ESV
And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
Romans 8:24-25 ESV
For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
