Because whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. Truth to Learn God chose us to be Christ-like before He created anything. Behind the Words The word “foreknew” is the Greek word proginōskō,...
Romans 8:28 – Called for Goodness Sake
And we know that to the ones loving God all things work together for good, to those who are the called ones according to His purpose. Truth to Learn God is producing goodness in Christians because He has decided to do so. Behind the Words The words “all things”...
Romans 8:25 – Patience and Perseverance
But if we hope for what we do not see, through patience we eagerly wait for it. Truth to Learn We patiently endure our trials through faith in God’s promise. Behind the Words The words “eagerly wait for” are translated from the Greek word apekdechomai. This is a double...
Romans 8:27 – Holy Intercessor
Now He who is searching the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit knows what to say and how to say it when He prays to the Father for us....
Romans 8:26 – Our Prayer Partner
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...