18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, 21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now (Romans 8:18-22).
The entire Creation waits for restoration. This restoration is the total healing of the relationship between the Creator and the creation. God delivers the creation then from destruction and decay. And once the creation is delivered there is no more corruption. This is why salvation is a new birth. The new birth is literally a new creation: incorruptible, imperishable and complete.
The entire Creation waits for restoration. This restoration is the total healing of the relationship between the Creator and the creation. God delivers the creation then from destruction and decay. And once the creation is delivered there is no more corruption. This is why salvation is a new birth. The new birth is literally a new creation: incorruptible, imperishable and complete.
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