For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18
1. Our position in Christ – vs. 1-4
2. Empowering Presence of the Holy Spirit – vs. 1-13
3. Our adoption in God’s forever family – vs. 14-17
4. Holy Spirit produced thirst for glorification – vs. 18-25
5. Holy Spirit’s intercession – vs. 26-27
6. Golden chain of redemption – vs. 28-30
7. Sacrificial and keeping love of God – vs. 31-39
A. The Children of God: Suffering Now, Glory Then: Rom. 8:16-17
1. Suffering before Glory: Rom. 8:18, 2 Cor. 4:17-18
– Suffering for Christ’s truth:
Acts 5:27-29
– Suffering for Christ’s name (far more personal):
Acts 5:40-42, Phil. 1:29-30, John 17:6
– Suffering for Christ’s gospel:
2 Tim. 1:8, 2 Tim. 2:3-6
– Suffering for Christ’s work in us
Phil. 2:12-14, Heb. 12:6-11
(Next week)
2. The Glory to be revealed