In the same way the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit knows when we don’t know what or...
Romans 8:24 – Safe and Secure
For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? Truth to Learn Your salvation is as secure as God’s promise. Behind the Words The word translated “saved” is sōdzō, which means, “to save,...
Romans 8:23 – Groaning in Anticipation
And, not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly expecting adoption, the redemption of our body. Truth to Learn We also groan, waiting for our redemption and adoption. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “firstfruits” is...
Romans 8:22 – Wait For It …
For we know that the whole creation groans together and is in pain together until now. Truth to Learn All of creation eagerly awaits the end of time when they will be made anew. Behind the Words The word translated “groans together” is sustenadzō, which is a compound word...
Romans 8:21 – Curse Begone
Because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption unto the glorious freedom of the children of God. Truth to Learn The curse on God’s creation will be lifted when we are glorified as the children of God. Behind the Words “Delivered” is translated from...
Romans 8:20 – Imperishable Expectation
For the creation was not voluntarily subjected to futility, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; Truth to Learn We live within perishable bodies in a dying and decaying world, but some day God will make all things imperishable. Behind the Words The word translated “subjected” is...
Romans 8:19 – Eagerly Anticipated Revelation
For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. Truth to Learn All of God’s physical creation is anticipating the glory that we will receive one day from our Heavenly Father. Behind the Words The words translated, “earnest expectation” are translated...
Romans 8:18 – Suffering for Glory
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory about to be revealed in us. Truth to Learn Our future glory is far greater than our current suffering. Behind the Words The expression “I consider” is from the Greek...
Romans 8:17 – Suffering Heirs
and if children, also heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer together with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Truth to Learn We are God’s heirs and we will suffer for it. Behind the Words The word translated “heirs” is the Greek...
Romans 8:16 – The Holy Witness
The Spirit Himself witnesses together with our spirit that we are children of God, Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit is the true witness of our salvation. Behind the Words The words “witnesses together” is from summartureō, which is made up of sun, meaning “together” or “with” and martureō,...