Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(Rom 8:21)  Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. (22)  For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.”   When the Lord restores, makes new, it is better than it was in the beginning. Man in the Garden of Eden was innocent; restored will be with a resurrected eternal uncorruptible body, soul and spirit. No longer innocent, yet filled with the knowledge and wisdom of God. The animals upon the new earth will be freed from the effects of our sin, as well as the new earth itself.

(Rom 8:20) “For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, (21)  Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. (22)  For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.”  A time will come when the curse upon all will be removed. This time is the time of the New Earth. We get a glimpse of this during the thousand year reign of Christ, the Lamb lying down with the lion.

(Rom 8:19)  “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. (20)  For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly,……”  This brings forth a concept that everyone should embrace: “Our sin affects those around us. The innocent suffer with the guilty.” This truth can be seen all through Scripture. We tell ourselves, “I am only hurting myself.” Wrong. Others will be affected by our sin every time.

 (Rom 8:19) “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.”  Verse 22 reveals this is speaking of animal life. Adam’s sin brought forth not only the sin nature of the soul and the corruption of the body – death. It also brought a curse upon the whole earth including the animal kingdom. They wait also deliverance of our curse. “Even so, Lord Jesus come.” (Rev. 22:20)

(Rom 8:18) “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”  In other words, “Denying self for the glory of God is worth it.” Many will not truly give the Lord their heart because they love the world. In reality they do not receive the gift of salvation though they deceive themselves into believing they did. The life testifies of the reality by living out, “He is worth it.” 

(Rom 8:17) “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. (18)  For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”  Yesterday’s posting was interpretation error. There was truth there but not correct interpretation. When a person gets saved they are thankful enough to endure hardship for the glory of God. Sad, that so many will not do so in the smallest of things in comparison to what is in this passage. 

 (Rom 8:17) “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”    The last part is referring to the miracle of God in the salvation experience. I am on the cross with Jesus, the accusation of my sins being nailed to it (Col 2:14). In the same experience I am buried with Him. And then, I am glorified sitting in the heavenlies already in the mind of God (Eph 2:6). So, in reality it is saying, “IF you have been saved.” 

(Rom 8:17) “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”   We often speak of the glories of heaven as revealed in the Book of Revelation. That’s really all we know of it except for a few points. But seldom do we ponder that the glories of “eye hath not seen, not ear heard, neither hath entered the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him” (1 Cor 2:9) from the standpoint that they are ours through inheritance. In other words, they belong to us.

(Rom 8:17) “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”  Notice the inheritance rightly belongs to Christ: “…All that the Father hath is Mine” (Jn 16:15). Therefore, being put “in Christ” we now share that which is rightly His! Praise His Name for His loving kindness and sacrifice for such a sinner as me! 

  (Rom 8:16) “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:” There is a simplicity in truth that the lost do not see. Notice the witness is Spirit (of God) to man’s spirit. Jesus said it had to be “made alive” (born Jn 3).  Jesus told us God is a Spirit (Jn 4). Heaven is a spiritual place for spiritual people. If you are to go there, you must make sure you are alive spiritually.