The Hope of Creation
Rev. Cornelius Hanko expounds Romans 8:19-23 to explore the redemption and restoration of all creation, emphasizing how present sufferings of believers and groaning of creation anticipate future glory. The article develops Paul's theology of cosmic renewal and the Christian's hope in the consummation of all things when creation itself will be liberated from corruption.
Rev. Cornelius Hanko (no date given) For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope. Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but...