Lord's Day Sermon
December 20, 2020
Creation, Fall, and Redemption
Sermon Details
Read passage (ESV) — Romans 8:18-25
Future Glory
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
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Romans 8:18 : 2 Cor. 4:17; [1 Pet. 1:5, 6] Romans 8:19 : 1 Pet. 4:13; 5:1; 1 John 3:2; [ch. 2:7] Romans 8:20 : Gen. 3:18, 19; Eccles. 1:2 Romans 8:20 : Gen. 3:17 Romans 8:21 : [Acts 3:21] Romans 8:22 : Mark 16:15 Romans 8:22 : Jer. 12:4, 11 Romans 8:23 : [2 Cor. 5:5; James 1:18] Romans 8:23 : 2 Cor. 5:2, 4 Romans 8:23 : ver. 19, 25; Isa. 25:9; Gal. 5:5 Romans 8:23 : See ch. 7:24; Luke 21:28 Romans 8:24 : [1 Thess. 1:3; 5:8] Romans 8:24 : 2 Cor. 4:18; Heb. 11:1 Romans 8:25 : [1 Thess. 1:3; 5:8]Outline
- Creation
- Fall
- Redemption
- Human Destiny 12/27/2020 Pastor Michael Mang Title: “Creation, Fall, and Redemption” (Part 1) Text: Romans 8:18-25 Theme: Creation-Fall-Redemption is the only real program of eternal consequence. Present systems, governments, and institutions have their place for the time being, but all will be swallowed up as the kingdoms of this earth become the Kingdom of our God and of His Christ. The question is: “Where are you in this program?” 9 C o n f e s s i o n o f S i n Personal Confession This time of silence is provided for private, personal confession. A s s u r a n c e o f P a r d o n “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). — Matthew 1:21-23 (ESV) Unto You, O LORD, we lift up our voices and confess that we have sinned and done what is evil and wicked in Your sight. We who are redeemed and called to everlasting glory abhor that we do that which displeases You, and that we fail to bring honor and glory to Your Name. Hear and forgive us as we plead the precious atoning sacrifice of Him Who was crucified for our iniquities and was raised for our justification. Purify us from the hollowness of doing works that are not born of faith in our Lord Jesus. Cleanse us from turning the grace of God into a covering for doing wrong. We pray that You would use us as living stones in the building of Your Kingdom now come. Through Christ our Lord we pray. Amen. 8 more about your eternal future. You can find their