Valley Bible Church
The Pursuit
  • Romans 8:18–22 NASB95
    18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly 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 also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now.
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    Introduction

    How we conquer, and why it’s the best = the rest of chapter 8.
    Romans 8:37 NASB95
    37 But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.
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    The Calculation (18)

    Romans 8:18 NASB95
    18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
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    Paul’s argument: Why is inheriting with Christ such a big deal? Is it really worth it? YES!
    Two lines of reasoning:
    Creature-based and Creator-based.
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    Creature-Based
    The Anticipation of a Broken World (19-22)
    The Anticipation of a Broken People (23-25)
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    Creator-Based
    God’s Unsearchable Spirit (26-27)
    God’s Unstoppable Predestination (28-31)
    God’s Undeniable Love (32-39)
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    The Connection (19)

    Romans 8:19 NASB95
    19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.
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    The Calendar (20-22)

    Romans 8:20–22 NASB95
    20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now.
    Creation started free.
    Creation was subjected to futility.
    Creation will be free again - when the children of God are free.
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    Conclusion: What we see now is not a “raging against the dying of the light,” it is suffering in anticipation of the Light.
    Application
    Turn to Jesus. Hope in Jesus. Don’t let the brokenness of this world make you despair at its hopelessness, let it fire you up about the solution that is coming.

      • Romans 6:15–23NASB95

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