Introduction: First Paul described the groaning of the creation that anxiously awaits being restored or renewed. It’s a time when thorns and weeds will no longer rule over the landscape, the animal kingdom will exist in harmony with each other and us, life will reign and death will be no more. This week Paul continues as he speaks of the groanings of the sons of God. Romans 8:23 Not only that, but we also who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. o Not only that - but we also - even we ourselves – o (we) who have the first fruits of the Spirit - o eagerly waiting for the adoption – o the redemption of our body. – o groan within ourselves – What causes or should cause the Christian to groan? 1. We groan over sin in . 2. We groan over sin in the . 3. We groan for the . 4. We groan for the .