There is hope in the world to come
For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. —Romans 8:22-23 Here’s an understatement: we live in […]
The redemption of creation
For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. —Romans 8:19 You and I have a promise of a better day. There is a perfect day coming, and according to Paul, all of creation is leaning forward on tiptoe, waiting for it, “waiting with eager longing for the revealing […]
We suffer with hope
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. —Romans 8:18 We live in a broken world. The planet is in pain, the cosmos is in chaos, and there are broken lives all around us. It’s not only the great […]
The witness of the Spirit
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God… The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. —Romans 8:14-16 Some people imagine you could be saved and not even know it. But think about what that would mean, if you could have salvation without […]
Walking in the Spirit
But if Christ is in you… the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he… will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. —Romans 8:9-11 When you hear the phrase “Holy Spirit,” what comes to […]