Vaughan Roberts speaking at Forum 2002 on Romans 8:18-39

Introduction

1. Groans and Glory (vv. 18-27)

1. The groans of Creation (vv. 19-22)
2. The groans of the Christian (vv. 23-25)
3. The groans of the Spirit (vv. 26-27)

2. Suffering and Certainty (vv. 28-29)

1. The Certainty of God’s Plan (vv. 28-30)
2. The Certainty of God’s Protection (vv. 31-34)
3. The Certainty of God’s Love (vv. 35-39)

Application

• Don’t be surprised
• Don’t be discouraged