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Introduction
Many people question God’s goodness in the midst of suffering.
Philosophical arguments to answer the question fall short by Paul presents a God who intervenes and brings hope in Romans 8:18-30.
He outlines how God helps sufferers as they wait for Christ’s return.
He sent the Holy Spirit and hires the perfect plan for our lives.
He is doing everything possible to complete his work in us.
He is always with us and fulfilling his plans for our destiny.
Creation longs for God’s glory (Romans 8:18-25).
In Romans 8 Paul speaks of the essential work of the Holy Spirit.
He expands on suffering from Romans 8:17.
He explains that we live between God’s promises, Christ’s completed work on the cross and complete fulfillment.
Some of God’s promises have been fulfilled; others are partially fulfilled or will be fulfilled in the new heavens and new earth.
Several words hold Romans 8:18-30 together.
“Glory” occurs at its beginning and end (Romans 8:18, 30).
Both creation and Christians “groan” along with the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:21, 23, 26).
They also “eagerly await” God’s coming glory (Romans 8:19, 23, 25) and “sons” are mentioned four times (Romans 8:19, 21, 23, 29).
Paul doesn’t ignore suffering but acknowledges it by comparing it to God’s glory.
Suffering pales in comparison.
Everyone experiences suffering in some form.
Jesus knows about suffering.
It ranges from persecution to trials and other ordeals.
Your suffering is real but temporary.
God has big plans for your life!
Creation groans for revelation (Romans 8:18-22).
Paul begins with the big cosmic picture of a suffering creation.
Until Christ returns, creation “eagerly awaits” with “groaning” the Revelation of God’s children.
Waiting is described in negative terms from birth pangs to groaning.
Creation is in a holding pattern until Christ’s return to fulfill his promises.
Illustration: Every parent is familiar with the famous often repeated question on a long trip, “Are we there yet?”
No matter how many times they tell their kids it takes time, the question still comes in a matter of minutes.
Creation anticipates Jesus’ return with that same longing.
Creation is tied to the revelation of God’s children because humans are stewards over the earth (Genesis 1:28).
Instead, sin entered the world and humans tend to mistreat creation.
God was forced to curse creation (Genesis 3:17-19), limiting its intended production and frustrating its potential, hoping for its renewal in the new heavens and earth.
Creation groans with birth pains (Matthew 24:6) as it waits until God’s children are redeemed and God restores creation.
“Groaning” ties together creation, Christians and the Holy Spirit.
The Bible gives prophetic promises of creation’s restoration (Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:17, 25; 36:22; 1 Peter 3:16), hope when God recreates heaven and earth without evil.
Application: We are responsible to steward creation well.
Without going overboard, we can manage the resources God gave us to the best of our ability.
We show our love for God and thankfulness in the way we treat his gift.
God created the earth for our benefit.
Let’s preserve his wonderful gift.
Children of God groan for redemption (Romans 8:23-25).
Christians also wait with creation for Christ’s return and fulfillment of promises.
Paul uses the same words for both (Romans 8:19, 23).
While creation awaits the revelation of God’s children, God’s children await redemption.
Christians groan inwardly in expectation of fulfilled promises.
Anticipation and patient endurance with hope become the pasture of every Christian.
But God intervenes by sending the Holy Spirit to dwell in believers as the firstfruits and for taste of our destiny.
Firstfruits (Romans 8:23; 11:16; 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; James 1:18; Revelation 14:4) refers two offering our first portion to the Lord (Leviticus 23:10-11).
You’re never alone.
God sent the Holy Spirit to help you.
The Holy Spirit is the firstfruits, down payment and pledge (2 Corinthians 1:22; 5:5; Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 11:16) of God’s promises.. Firstfruits may refer to the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
We groan in sufferings, expectantly waiting for our adoption as sons.
This adoption refers to the redemption of our bodies, not salvation.
We are looking for the rapture of believers in Christ’s return (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).
Christians hope for the resurrection of the body at the rapture.
Hope is used three times in two verses (Romans 8:24, 25).
Hope is trusting in the unseen and helps us to see Pastor suffering to future glory.
Patient endurance and waiting result in our reward.
Application: We hope through faith in our future glory despite our present circumstances.
They test our hope and faith in God’s promises and plans for our life.
Focus on the future and be strengthened and comforted to face your trials in victory!
God prepares us for his glory (Romans 8:26-30).
The Holy Spirit groans in intercession (Romans 8:26-27)
The Holy Spirit sustains our hope and redemption.
Our weakness in prayer is knowing God’s will for our future.
We pray for what we think we need.
But when we are unsure of God’s will, the Holy Spirit intercedes by mediating our requests,, making sure they are within God’s will.
God knows what is best for us.
He always answers prayer.
Illustration: Parents want to give children good things.
But if their kid wants to eat candy all day long, they know that will make the child sick.
They don’t say no to be mean.
They love and want to protect their kids from harm.
God is the same way.
Paul addresses the content of prayers and our limited perspective in our requests.
The Holy Spirit is groaning in intercession is difficult to understand.
Each word for “groan” means something slightly different.
They might be connected to speaking in tongues, but it’s unlikely.
Ephesians 6:18 mentions praying in the spirit but the Holy Spirit groans, not the believer.
They might be inexpressible sighs like spirit-to-spirit, heartfelt communication.
The Holy Spirit understands our requests and emotions (Romans 8:27; Psalm 139:23).
God listens to the Holy Spirit’s intercession and interest prayer according to his will.
The Holy Spirit knows are minds and hearts, along with God’s mind and will.
Application: We can rely on the Holy Spirit when we don’t know how to pray.
He knows our hearts and desires.
He mediates between our prayers and God’s answers.
Humbly receive God’s reply because he knows what is best and is working his purposes in our lives.
The Father predestines us (Romans 8:28-30).
While the Holy Spirit helps us pray, God prepares us for glory through divine providence.
Romans 8:28 is popular but must be understood in context.
It is a promise only for those who love God.
It is not a promise to get what we want.
No situation is beyond God’s ability to work his good purposes in us (Genesis 50:20).
Each situation is an opportunity for holiness and godliness.
Sometimes he must discipline us in our journey to become like Christ.
The trials we face increase our faith and character.
This promise is connected to our vibrant relationship with Jesus.
Much debate surrounds Romans 8:29-30.
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