A Foretaste to Come
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 8:23: We also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.
From Groans to Glory
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 8:21–22: Because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.
Creation Cursed by Sin
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 8:20: For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope;
We Are Royally His
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 8:19: For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.
Present Sufferings, Future Glory
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 8:18: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Heirs with Christ
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 8:16–17: The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
Adopted by God
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 8:15: For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”
Led by the Spirit
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 8:14: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
The Victorious Power of the Spirit
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 8:12–13: Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you …
Living a Resurrected Life
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 8:11: But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.