What threefold ground of confidence does Paul give in verses 18-27 that the present time of suffering will issue in glory? See v 18-22, 23-25, and 26-27, noting the words ‘groan’, or ‘sighs’. Cf. Exod 2:23-25; Rom 5:3-5. Answer: 1) The burden of sin was allowed to be place on us, through Adam, so that we, God’s creation, would appreciate Him all the more and anticipate the day in which we would be with Him on the new earth after he returns. 2) That as we live through the Spirit the hope that our time of blessing will come soon. Interesting note here about hope. “who has hope for what he already has.” Sounds a bit like faith! 3) The Spirit is left here to guide us.
In verses 28-39 how many distinct reasons does Paul give for the Christian to rejoice, through everything in the is world should seem against him? Answer: 1) God works all things for good, 2) God calls those He predestined (the doctrine of election is very interesting, look it up when you have time), 3) Christ shed His blood for the forgiveness of our sins! 4) God protects us, 5) God justifies us who believe, 6) Christ is interceding for us, and 7) nothing can separate us from Him.
Note. V28. Cf. Neb: ‘in everything, as we know, he [the Spirit, v27] co-operates for good with those who love God.’ Cf. 1 Cor 2:9.
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