Romans 8:26-30 ~ God Works All Things Together for Good + PDF Teacher's Notes

Presently both creation and even God’s people are in a state of groaning. Our bodies are part of the created order and even though we have been redeemed and have the deposit of the Holy Spirit within us, we still groan. We will still get tired and sick and are liable to grow old and die. Our bodies are also subject to futility and corruption.

ESV 2 Corinthians 5:4 . . . while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened

However despite all the problems of this world, we have reason for great hope!

ESV Romans 8:28 . . . we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Structure: The key verse in 8:18-39 is 8:18. All of 8:19-30 may be said to one way or the other support or explain 8:18 (Cranfield, p. 410).

ESV Romans 8:18 . . . the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.