Why Is There Suffering?

Romans 8:18-25

1. We tend to lose sight of the big picture in life. (The Problem) v.18
2. All the created order is moving toward God's intended completion. (The Correction)
   a. We are not the only ones who are suffering. v.19
   b. All the created order is submitting to the ordained will of God. v.20-21
   c. This objection is one of suffering toward an intended end. v.22
   d. We to have been subjected to suffering toward the same intended end. v.23
3. Instead of worry, we should look forward in hope to all God has for us. (The Follow-Through)