“The Journey of God’s Children: From Suffering to Glory”
Romans 8:16-23

I. THE ASSURANCE OF OUR IDENTITY (ROMANS 8:16)
A. THE SPIRIT’S CONFIRMATION
The Spirit’s Ministry:
II. THE RICHES OF OUR INHERITANCE (ROMANS 8:17)
A. HEIRS AND JOINT-HEIRS
The Dimensions of Our Inheritance:
B. THE CONDITION OF SUFFERING
Redefining Struggles:
III. THE PERSPECTIVE OF SUFFERING (ROMANS 8:18)
A. COMPARING SUFFERINGS TO GLORY
Value of Trials:
B. INSPIRATIONAL CONCLUSION FROM SUFFERING
Transformative Truth:
IV. THE EXPECTATION OF REDEMPTION (ROMANS 8:19-23)
A. CREATION’S ANTICIPATION
The Groan of Creation:
B. THE PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE
Destined for Deliverance:
C. OUR PERSONAL GROANING
Groaning Grace: