“Renovation of the Universe” Romans 8:18-25

Genesis 3:15f. Total perfection is to be restored.

  1. GOD’S RENOVATION BEGINS IN HUMAN B________.
    1. Romans was written to people placing their F________ in Jesus. (1:5f)
    2. Jesus used the phrase of being B_____ John 3:3f
    3. Jesus identified F_____ key components of transformation.
      1. John 3:16-18
      2. Luke 15:1-7
      3. Matthew 10:32; I John 1:9
      4. Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38
      5. John 14:15f; Romans 6:12f
  2. GOD’S RENOVATION INFILTRATES N__________.
    1. C____________ was one of the cruelest tools of torture used.
    2. Christianity promotes C____________ for all people. “Humane
    3. A___________ culture is engrained with Christian principles.
    4. E____________ the world cultures surrounding us.
  3. GOD’S RENOVATION WILL TRANSFORM THIS U__________. V.21
    1. God promises His children new B_______.          Romans 6:5f; Isaiah 40:31; I Corinthians 15:20, 42-58
    2. R_________________ and perfection will govern the residents. Isaiah 60:12; Philippians 2:8-11; Revelation 21:2
    3. We H______ for the fulfillment of these promises of God. V.24-25 Isaiah 65:17; 66:22; II Peter 3:8-13; Revelation 21-22

GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES. HIS FINAL RENOVATION WILL TRANSFORM ALL OF CREATION.