From Groaning to Glory: Humanity Redeemed Through the Word and Spirit of God

New Dawn Guaranteed This is one topic that is NEVER preached in church. Read this carefully and verify what is said here Mankind groans. Paul tells us in Romans 8:19 , “For the creature waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.” The Greek ἀπεκδέχεται is alive with expectancy; it is not passive, not casual. Humanity, the κτίσις , is straining, leaning forward, almost holding its breath for the full revelation of God’s glory in His children. This is not about the mountains, the seas, or the stars, though they do witness God’s handiwork. This is about humanity, the creature formed in God’s image, fallen under futility, groaning for redemption ( Romans 8:20-21 , ματαιότητι ). The groaning is deep, intimate, like the labor pangs of a mother about to give birth, συνωδίνει . Humanity groans, not only because of mortality, but because of a heart that remembers God’s original plan. This futility is imposed, not chosen. It is the consequence of Adam’s rebellion, t...