Creation and the revelation of God’s children: Liberation of enslaved bodies

Abstract

In the first part of the article the role of Romans 8:18–30, within Romans 5:1–8:39, is briefly discussed. In the second part a summary of the argument of Romans 7:7–17, as presupposition for the understanding of Romans 8:18–30, is given. In the third part a close reading of Romans 8:18–30 is given, followed by concluding remarks. The article illustrates that Paul’s line of thought moves from the future transformation of the believers to the transformation of the creation.

In die eerste deel van die artikel word die rol van Romeine 8:18–30 as deel van Romeine 5:1–8:39, kortliks bespreek. In die tweede deel word ‘n samevatting van die argument van Romeine 7:7–17 gegee – dit is die voorveronderstelling om Romeine 8:18–30 te verstaan. In die derde deel word ’n noukeurige uitleg van Romeine 8:18–30 gegee, gevolg deur slotopmerkings. Die artikel illustreer dat Paulus, op grond van die toekomstige transformasie van die gelowiges, afsluit met die idee dat die skepping volkome verander sal word.