The Firstfruits of the Spirit
Romans 8:23
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves…


I. WHAT THEY INCLUDE.

1. Pardon.

2. Regeneration.

3. Communion with God.

II. WHAT THEY INSPIRE.

1. Hope.

2. Aspiration.

3. Patience.

III. WHAT THEY PROMISE.

1. Final adoption into the family of heaven.

2. The glorification of the body.

3. The beatific vision.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

WEB: Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.




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