The Word Unleashed

Today we'll discover what Scripture teaches about the resurrection body that awaits every Christian—a body that will be imperishable, glorious, powerful, and spiritual, modeled after Christ's own glorified body. We'll examine how this hope isn't wishful thinking but a confident expectation that transforms how we endure present suffering, and we'll learn practical ways to cultivate this heavenly perspective.

On today's program, we continue exploring the breathtaking promise of Romans 8—that all of creation eagerly awaits the coming restoration when Christ returns to renew the universe. As Christians, we shouldn't be surprised by suffering in this fallen world but instead should intentionally meditate on Scripture, particularly Romans 8 and our future glory, to gain hope in present trials.

The apostle Paul teaches that despite the sufferings we face in this present life, believers are destined for a glory so magnificent that our current hardships pale in comparison. Even more remarkably, all of creation itself is groaning like a woman in labor, eagerly awaiting the day when God's children are fully revealed and the entire universe will be liberated from its curse of decay and corruption.

In Romans 8, the apostle Paul reveals three foundational truths: First, God personally created the universe and it belongs to Him. Second, God cursed the entire cosmos because of Adam's one sin of eating forbidden fruit. And third, God will one day renew this universe and free it from its curse. Friend, you can trust the Creator God of the Bible—and Pastor Tom makes this point clear on today’s broadcast.