The Holy Spirit through Paul gives us a revelation of God’s judgment upon sin which has affected the whole created order: the universe is “groaning”, presently unwillingly subjected to futility, but with the hope of being liberated at the revelation of the sons of God.
Scientists have discovered that there is a sound ‘out there’ in the great expanse of the universe, that is heard through the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB). They have interpreted their data as being understood by their Big Bang Theory of Creation. The Scriptures give us a different interpretation of what this sound that they have detected could be.
On this link, you can listen to a simulation of the sound done by Prof. of Physics John G. Cramer, Univ. of Washington, in 2013. He describes the sound as being like a ‘bass instrument’, and recommends listening to the 100 second version:
http://faculty.washington.edu/jcramer/BBSound_2013.html
Rom 8:18-25
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.
22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. 23 And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.
24 For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it.
A dictionary definition of groaning is to “make a deep inarticulate sound in response to pain or despair”. I would say that unwillingly suffering subjection, futility, slavery to corruption — all because of our sin — is a good reason to moan and groan!
Thank God for the hope of the return of the Lord Yeshua and the first resurrection to reveal the sons of God — and to bring this burden to an end!
Howard, it is so good to read your comments. I learn an awful lot from Jewish believers. I was once caught up in the Jewish Roots movement in a wrong way. I got very confused about Christmas and Easter. But I finally figured out, with the Holy Spirit’s help, that Jewishness was not so much the issue, but a deeper understanding and apprehension of the Scriptures. For awhile I even somewhat believed the two houses nonsense. I have seen, and been subject to some awful divisions. . . . .
Thank-you for reading this. I pray for you and your congregation, especially as it concerns the persecution you all have experienced. Take care.
Thank-you very much, Kathy, and may that true freedom that comes with the truth of the gospel continue to bless you.