For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.  Romans 8:18

1. Our position in Christ – vs. 1-4
2. Empowering Presence of the Holy Spirit – vs. 1-13
3. Our adoption in God’s forever family – vs. 14-17
4. Holy Spirit produced thirst for glorification – vs. 18-25
5. Holy Spirit’s intercession – vs. 26-27
6. Golden chain of redemption – vs. 28-30
7. Sacrificial and keeping love of God – vs. 31-39

A. The Children of God: Suffering Now, Glory Then: Rom. 8:16-17

1. Suffering before Glory: Rom. 8:18, 2 Cor. 4:17-18

– Suffering for Christ’s truth:

Acts 5:27-29

– Suffering for Christ’s name (far more personal):

Acts 5:40-42, Phil. 1:29-30, John 17:6

– Suffering for Christ’s gospel:

2 Tim. 1:8, 2 Tim. 2:3-6

– Suffering for Christ’s work in us

Phil. 2:12-14, Heb. 12:6-11

(Next week)

2. The Glory to be revealed