ECCLESIASTES 3:1-22

A time for everything

For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it... Romans 8:20

Creation ‘Good’ Genesis 1 & 2 Creation ‘Frustrated’ Genesis 3

Creation ‘Good’ Genesis 1 & 2 Creation ‘Frustrated’ Genesis 3 You are here

For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. Romans 8:20

Creation ‘Good’ Genesis 1 & 2 Creation ‘Frustrated’ Genesis 3 Creation ‘Liberated, Glorious’ Romans 8

We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as son, the redemption of our bodies. Romans 8:22-23

A time for judgement

So we make it our goal to please him... For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due to him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. Romans 8:22-23