The Groaning Earth: Purpose and Hope in the Midst of Suffering

Paul Nystedt, Associate Pastor of Community Care - 8/20/2023

Romans 8:18-25

How can we find hope in the midst of suffering?

  • Why Does the Creation Suffer? The purpose of the suffering creation (8:19-22).
  • Why do we suffer? The purpose of our suffering (8:23).
  • Why are these sufferings not worth comparing to glory? The enduring hope we need in suffering (8:16-17 and 23-25).


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