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

A. The Children of God: Suffering Now, Glory Then: Rom. 8:16-17

1. Suffering before Glory

– Suffering for Christ’s truth: Acts 5:27-29

– Suffering for Christ’s name: Acts 5:40-42

– Suffering for Christ’s gospel: 2 Tim. 1:8

– Suffering for Christ’s work in us: Phil. 2:12-14

2. The Glory to be revealed

Rom. 8:18, Eph. 1:11-12, 2 Cor. 3:18, Eph 1:13-14, Ps. 63:1-2

a. The glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ

2 Cor. 4:5-6, Rev. 1:12-18

b. The glory of the children of God

Philippians 3:20-21

c. The glory of heaven

– A prepared place

John 14:1-3

– A perfect place of no blemish, decay, or defilement

1 Peter 1:3-5, Revelation 21:22-27

– A perfect place of love and fellowship

Revelation 21:1-4

B. The Creation’s Future Deliverance