The Greatest Benefit of Failure
Romans 8:23
1. The guarantee - the first fruits of the Spirit
A. The pledge for the rest
B. The proof of life
2. The groaning - we groan within ourselves
A. Personal and inward anguish caused by physical, emotional, or spiritual pain
B. Painful, unsatisfying sorrow longing after something better
3. The goal - waiting for the adoption
A. Waiting - the withdrawal of attention from everything to receive something better
B. Adoption - the advance in position from child to the privileges of an adult son
