Transcript by Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is.

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Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of
this present time are not worth comparing with
the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the
creation waits with eager longing for the
revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation
was subjected to futility, not willingly, but
because of him who subjected it, in hope
21 that the creation itself will be set free from
its bondage to corruption and obtain the
freedom of the glory of the children of God.
22 For we know that the whole creation has
been groaning together in the pains of childbirth
until now.
• Romans 8:23 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. 24 For in this hope we were saved.
Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who
hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for
what we do not see, we wait for it with
patience.
• Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in
our weakness. For we do not know what to
pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself
intercedes for us with groanings too deep for
words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows
what is the mind of the Spirit, because the
Spirit intercedes for the saints according to
the will of God.
• Romans 8:18 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 For this light momentary
affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight
of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look
not to the things that are seen but to the
things that are unseen. For the things that are
seen are transient, but the things that are
unseen are eternal.
• John 16:33 I have said these things to you,
that in me you may have peace. In the world
you will have tribulation. But take heart; I
have overcome the world.”
• 2 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered a
little while, the God of all grace, who has
called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will
himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and
establish you.
• Galatians 1:3 Grace to you and peace
from God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to
deliver us from the present evil age,
according to the will of our God and
Father, 5 to whom be the glory forever
and ever. Amen.
• 1 Corinthians 2:9 But, as it is
written, “What no eye has seen,
nor ear heard, nor the heart of
man imagined, what God has
prepared for those who love him”
Romans 8:19 For the creation waits with eager
longing for the revealing of the sons of God.
20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not
willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in
hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free
from its bondage to corruption and obtain the
freedom of the glory of the children of God.
22 For we know that the whole creation has
been groaning together in the pains of childbirth
until now.
Genesis 3:17 And to Adam he said,
“Because you have listened to the
voice of your wife and have eaten of
the tree of which I commanded you,
‘You shall not eat of it,’ cursed is the
ground because of you;
• Isaiah 65:17 “For behold, I create new
heavens and a new earth, and the former
things shall not be remembered or come
into mind.
• 2 Peter 3:13 But according to his promise
we are waiting for new heavens and a
new earth in which righteousness dwells.
• Romans 8:23 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. 24 For in this hope we were saved.
Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who
hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for
what we do not see, we wait for it with
patience.
• Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the
assurance of things hoped for, the
conviction of things not seen.
• 1 Corinthians 15:51 Behold! I tell you a mystery.
We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be
changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an
eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will
sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable,
and we shall be changed. 53 For this perishable
body must put on the imperishable, and this
mortal body must put on immortality. 54 When
the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the
mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to
pass the saying that is written: “Death is
swallowed up in victory.” 55 “O death, where is
your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new
earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed
away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city,
new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,
prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I
heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the
dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with
them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be
with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear
from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall
there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the
former things have passed away.” 5 And he who was
seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things
new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are
trustworthy and true.”
• Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in
our weakness. For we do not know what to
pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself
intercedes for us with groanings too deep for
words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows
what is the mind of the Spirit, because the
Spirit intercedes for the saints according to
the will of God.
• 2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be the God and
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who
comforts us in all our affliction, so that we
may be able to comfort those who are in any
affliction, with the comfort with which we
ourselves are comforted by God.
• Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice,
weep with those who weep.
• Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary of
doing good, for in due season we will reap, if
we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have
opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and
especially to those who are of the household
of faith.
• 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved
brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing
that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
PRINCIPLES
• We live now in the second of three eras
• This era is filled with sufferings & blessings, but
it is temporary
• God is with us now in this era
• The Holy Spirit intercedes for us now
• What comes next is better than we can imagine
• We can live confidently & patiently now
honoring God while being comforted and
comforting others
APPLICATIONS
• How do you deal with suffering & pain?
• How do you deal with other’s suffering & pain?
• How do you respond to God’s promises?
• What are you doing now with your life?