Groans For Redemption Romans 8:18-27
The Book of Romans
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19-Jan-2025
Believers in Jesus Christ, though redeemed spiritually, are still awaiting the full redemption of their earthly bodies along with the promise of eternal life. Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 8 that all of creation and all of mankind are groaning as God longs to be united with His children, longing to return us to an edenic state of the garden. As citizens of heaven, we are free from the weight of demonic slavery on this earth and can confidently set our hearts on our future glory. Pastor John reminds us today that we are free to have hope when we look at our life through heavenly eyes.
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