Purpose: In times of trials, we can live triumphantly by understanding the reality of our future glory.
- God’s Creation Groans (vv. 18-22)
- The Believer Groans (vv. 23-25)
- The Spirit Groans (vv. 26-27)
- God’s Purpose of Glorification (vv. 28-29)
- The Assurance of God’s Purpose
- The Extent of God’s Purpose
- The End of God’s Purpose
- The Recipient of God’s Purpose
- God’s Process of Glorification (vv. 29-30)
- Foreknowledge – there is a relational element to the knowing of God toward His people
- Predestination – For those who are in Christ, God has determined your end
- Calling – God’s invitation for those who are now in Christ
- Justification – Declared righteous
- Glorification – God finishes what He starts; if you have been predestined, you will be glorified