Romans 8:20
Creation was made subject to futility. This was not its own choice; it was because of the one who subjected it. Yet there was hope:
Treated in 8 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith ·
Is Future Punishment Everlasting? cites Rom. 8:19-21
…of all nature, of the whole physical universe, from its fallen state. For example, in Rom. 8:19-21 we read: "For the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the revealing of the…
- The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith ·
The Atonement: God's Doctrine of the Atonement vs. Unitarian and Christian Science Doctrines of the Atonement cites Rom. 8:20
…us and our sins. The material universe has fallen away from God in connection with sin (Rom. 8:20, R. V.; Gen. 3:18). Not only earth but heaven has been invaded and polluted by sin (Eph.…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 1 — Through the Fall and Revolt of Adam, the Whole Human Race Made Accursed and Degenerate cites Rom. 8:20
…whole creation groaneth,” saith St Paul, “being made subject to vanity, not willingly,” (Rom. 8:20, 22). If the reason is asked, there cannot be a doubt that creation bears part of the…
- Real Questions – Book 2 ·
If God Is Good, Why Is the World So Full of Evil? cites Romans 8:20
…It “was subjected to futility” and is “groaning together in the pains of childbirth” (Romans 8:20, 22). The world is still beautiful, but it’s out of joint. That doesn’t mean every…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Man's Misery by the Fall cites Rom 8:20
…bitter fruits of original sin. The sin of Adam has ‘subjected the creature to vanity.’ Rom 8:20. Is it not a part of the creature’s vanity, that all the comforts below will not fill the…
- Reality and Religion ·
Original Sin cites Rom. viii. 20-22
…for ever from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God (Rom. viii. 20-22).
- At the Master's Feet ·
Heaven and Hell cites Rom. viii. 19-22
…are set free from the power of vain mortality and raised into glory (1 Cor. xv. 50,53; Rom. viii. 19-22). Then shall My will be done on earth in every creature, even as it is done in heaven.…
- Abide in Christ ·
As Your Redemption cites Rom. viii. 11-23
…the dead dwells in the body as the pledge that even our mortal bodies shall be quickened (Rom. viii. 11-23). This faith exercises its sanctifying influence in the willing surrender of the sinful…