Romans 8:19-23 For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the sons of God.… I. ITS EVIDENCES. Creation. — 1. Has lost its original charm, beauty, durability, harmony, perfection. 2. Is corrupted by much that is pernicious or useless. 3. Has been subjected to abuse. II. ITS CAUSES. 1. Man's sin. 2. God's purpose. 3. The hope of restoration and development. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.WEB: For the creation waits with eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. |