Study 15 From The Book of Romans Is: Romans 8:18-39
1. What threefold ground of
confidence does Paul give in verses 18-27 that the present time of suffering
will issue in glory? See verses 18-22, 23-25 and 26, 27, nothing the words,
‘groan’, or ‘sighs.’ Cf. Ex. 2:23-25; Rom. 5:3-5.
2. In verses 28-39 how many
distinct reasons does Paul give for the Christian to rejoice, though everything
in this world should seem against him?
Note. Verse 28. Cf. NEB :
‘In everything, as we know, he (the spirit, verse 27) co-operates for good with
those who love God.’ Cf. 1 Cor. 2:9