Romans 8:23
And not creation alone. We ourselves, who have the Spirit as the first share of the harvest, also groan within ourselves while we long for our adoption as children, when our body will be redeemed.
Treated in 12 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Holy Spirit and the Believer's Body cites Romans 8:23
…sometimes groaning for our full place as sons manifested in the redemption of our body (Romans 8:23). But while this is true, it is the clear teaching of Scripture and a matter of personal…
- The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith ·
The Resurrection of the Body of Jesus and of Our Bodies cites Rom. 8:23
…of our adoption, i.e., of our placing as sons, our manifestations as sons of God. In Rom. 8:23 we read: "We, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Spirit, Soul, and Body cites Romans 8:23
…of God became flesh. Jesus rose bodily. Christians await “the redemption of our body” (Romans 8:23, ASV), not escape from embodiment. Paul therefore gives the body profound dignity: “Know…
- The God of All Comfort ·
Conformed to the Image of Christ cites Romans 8:23
…groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies” (Romans 8:23). In view of such a glorious destiny, at which I dare not do more than hint, shall we not…
- The Key Teachings of R. A. Torrey ·
The Resurrection and the Coming Again cites ROMANS 8:23
…groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. ROMANS 8:23 Between death and resurrection Torrey asked what happens to believers who die before the…
- The Key Teachings of A. B. Simpson ·
Christ Our Healer cites ROMANS 8:23
…groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. ROMANS 8:23 Held with those corrections, the substance remains and it is worth recovering. Pray…
- Evening by Evening ·
June cites Romans 8:23
…and yet rejoice in the God of our salvation. June 23 “Waiting for the adoption.” (Romans 8:23) Even in this world saints are God's children, but men cannot discover them to be so…
- Evening by Evening ·
August cites Romans 8:23
…heart of flesh? August 16 “Ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit.” (Romans 8:23) Present possession is declared. At this present moment we have the first fruits of the…
- Evening by Evening ·
December cites Romans 8:23
…groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.” (Romans 8:23) This groaning is universal among the saints: to a greater or less extent we all feel it.…
- At the Master's Feet ·
The Cross and the Mystery of Suffering cites Rom. viii.23
…them strength, and they become fully prepared and fitted for that state of endless life (Rom. viii.23). In the midst of this spiritual warfare, and even while they are bearing their cross, I…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 18 — The Righteousness of Works Improperly Inferred from Rewards cites Rom. 8:23
…and which adoption he afterwards interprets to mean, the redemption of our body (Rom. 8:23). But, otherwise, as alienation from God is eternal death,—so when man is received into…
- Abide in Christ ·
As Your Redemption cites Rom. viii. 21-23
…work shall become fully manifest, even to the redemption of the body itself (comp. Rom. viii. 21-23; Eph. i. 19; iv. 30). The expression points us to the highest glory to be hoped for in…