To the revealed hope of the believer, to which all his longings are directed (ver. "Ye are not redeemed with corruptible things," etc.2. 5/30/2010. )The universal travailJ. Instructive groans. Secondly, is the creature thus subject to vanity in regard to the transitoriness of it, then let us hold ourselves so much more to the Creator, in whom is no vanity, or variableness, or shadow of turning. As to the nature of the subjection. The creature, it is subjected to vanity for man's sin. "We know not what we shall be"; still less do we know what the glorified creation will be. Very mysterious, this subjection of the creature to vanity, to the dominion of disappointment, of dissolution, of decay! They "travail in pain." The seeds of lovely and goodly things in her perish by millions. The word affirmeth —(1) That this came in by man's sin; and the common apprehension of mankind attesteth it, that wicked men are unprofitable burdens of the earth, and bring a judgment on the place where they live. And then assuming immortality, there are surpassing compensations. These experiences of vanity are the birth-pangs of glory. The earth is digged, rent, and deprived of its sabbaths. And yet there is an inverted truth in the grotesque conception. IN WHAT RESPECTS THE CREATURES ARE SAID TO GROAN, for many of them are properly incapable of groaning.1. But this liberty has cost infinitely more. We may leave the "how" to the unseen Hand that will not fail to redress the disturbed balance in the minutest life. (1) The misery that lies on any creature for thy sake, shall be taken off it, and laid on thee thyself. Its anticipations. As to the manner of subjection, two views —(1) A part reserved, Paradise; and the outside world then what it is now. The four elements being contrary one to another, are still wasting one another till all fail; heat against cold, and moisture against dryness. Why a righteous man should be merciful to his beast (Proverbs 12:10). Again, as Holy Scripture says of us, "the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed," so in their measure of them; "as a vesture shalt Thou change them, and they shall be changed." But here now he does further confirm it, from that desire which is in believers themselves. All their misery, brought on them by man's sin, shall then be at an end. They mourn more because they know in some degree the blessedness for which they pant, God, for whom they long. It may well be called glorious if we consider —1. Those who do not partake of a gracious liberty in this world, they shall never be partakers of a glorious liberty in the world to come. They, again, are to be brought into accord with the whole state. If such it be, to "have tasted the good word of life, and the powers of the world to come!" "(2) There is the same lack of peace and real joy in the world's vanities. (ver. The duty of yielding to that Spirit who is working out our deliverance. Again, as Holy Scripture says of us, "the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed," so in their measure of them; "as a vesture shalt Thou change them, and they shall be changed." Walk worthy of vocation.5. You are that prophet whom you seek. Man himself in his present embodiment is the consummation of nature, and the last wonder of the creation. How unmelodious and often barbarous are the agencies of nature as she heaves in elemental agonies. And then, naked we came into the world, and naked we must go out of it. The dream is realised in Christ's "kingdom of heaven"; where the healing, helping, saving ministries are strong, where the weak have a stay, the poor a shield, the gentle honour and the good power, where all that is precious grows and flourishes.5. You are chosen from your birth and called of God to be a witness to the higher order of spirit, and to live as an heir of the kingdom of God. Spurgeon. But now that matters are reversed with him their situation is also reversed.II. (2) They mourn over it in others. These first-fruits they do not stay their longing. (1) In a way of supposition. Groaneth and travaileth — not willingly subjected. The third and last is this, that those who have received the first-fruits of the Spirit they do long and wait for more, even the full accomplishment of that which is begun in them. Nature has spread a table for the needs of every man. Rejoice in the hope of this glorious liberty.4. It is farther represented as a state of glorious liberty. This may therefore serve as a trial of our state. (2) They mourn over it in others. The grass groweth as if it knew how to grow; a stone in descending, falleth by a straight line as if it had reason to pick it out; so that they do in their kind groan under their present burden, till they be delivered from it.II. But —1. The creatures not only toil for vanity, but as it were in the fire, where they smart for their pains. The whole creation appears in a mournful mood and groaning posture. The globe is yet to be touched by the hand of God; and every pipe in the vast multitude is to stand out with beautiful voice, and in absolute harmony with every other voice. And this they may be conceived to do in sundry respects. From bondage of corruption to liberty of glory. And there was a great deal of tinkering, of opening and shutting, of fixing of the reeds. As Schelling said, "Nature, with its melancholy charm, resembles a bride who, at the very moment when she was fully attired for marriage, saw the bridegroom to whom she was to be united die on the very day fixed for the wedding. If some exquisite porcelain painting had been spoiled in the after-firing, you would not judge the artist by the blunder of a drunken furnace-man. 1. 20, 21).1. (3) Paul believed that the creation has a glorious future. Did we not take into account the life of future blessedness that awaits us, our present trials and afflictions would shake our faith in the wisdom and love of God's government of the world.2. But the very poison plants borrow their terror either from our ignorance or from the character with which the secret murderer has clothed them; and with the renewal of the human race in knowledge and humanity they shall be known only as healing herbs. (2) That God having repaired the world by Christ, there is a better estate appointed for man; and so by consequence for the creatures, which are an appendage to him (Isaiah 11:6-9).3. So much the more am I a witness to the necessity of a death and a resurrection. There is burden enough upon the creature under which he groans.5. And so now I have done with the first general part of the text, which is the creature's condition in these words: "For the creature was made subject unto vanity." The day is coming when they will groan no more; nor shall you need to groan for them. There are two things which make hard service —(1) Continual toil without profit. (3)From the grossness of the body, for that which is sown a natural is raised a spiritual body. That the children of God, they are not satisfied with their beginnings of heaven here, though it be a mercy. They are the objects of the "earnest expectation" of suffering humanity. Again, it teaches us also to take notice of God's hand, when it is at any time upon ourselves, and accordingly to be affected with it. The struggle of the slaves, the sacrifices of the patriot give value liberty. Such was the unhappy consequence of man's offending God, that from henceforth man himself becomes subject to vanity. Thirdly, here's matter of just abasement and mourning and humiliation when we shall consider the great mischief which we contract by our sins, not only to ourselves, but to others. The word affirmeth —(1) That this came in by man's sin; and the common apprehension of mankind attesteth it, that wicked men are unprofitable burdens of the earth, and bring a judgment on the place where they live. "They are the sons of God." Secondly, God's counsel that hath so ordained it. Let us take heed of sinning wilfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth. Thus the sun was darkened by way of sympathy at the passion of Christ (Joel 1:18). The use which we may make of this observation to ourselves comes to this, namely, to teach us to labour to have the creature sanctified to us; and so in a sort reduced to that estate which at first it was set in. And now the struggle for existence is the key to the order and progress of life.I. Thomas, D.D. How the blessed prospect stimulates to activity! Were all the men of a city groaning, and all the women travailing, that person must be deaf that would not hear the sound, and he must have an heart of adamant that would not be affected. All true Christians whatsoever, they have more or less received the Spirit. We may set aside the poetic but not Mosaic idea that just as soon as Adam sinned snakes suddenly developed poison bags, and wolves suddenly discovered a taste for blood, etc. Boston, D.D. All partial good is prophetic. A child's access to God.2. I am ready to clothe, feed, and shelter them." The winter's cold kills the songsters of the summer. Walk worthy of vocation.5. The powers of the material creation are bound by fetters of decay.(Prof. Garbett, M.A.Apply the text to —I. Thomas, dreading the privations that may come, keeps back that which should have been given to decrepit old men. Conclusion. Out of this tremendous struggle man somehow, somewhere appears; and with man a host of nobler forms, while the grosser fauna and flora rot into coal, or petrify into rock, to bear up the structure, and to minister to the life of the human world.3. It is essential that we should understand that ALL THIS IS TRAVAIL. They groan and travail together. Fourthly, in regard of their quality. It makes their hearts die within them, and their eyes fountains of tears to look at a perishing world.(J. Is this quite the scene which God pronounced to be very good? 21). )Subjected -- in hopeDean Vaughan.See how all things testify to the Christian's hope.I. This may serve very much to satisfy them in all the present inconveniences and disparagements which may now fall upon them. Such was the unhappy consequence of man's offending God, that from henceforth man himself becomes subject to vanity. (4) Man struggles against disease and death. The present is a state of suffering. What wonder they groan to be brought to this pass? Do not the heavens declare His glory, and all His works praise Him? Man stands in relation to the inferior creation as the Divine Mediator does to all mankind, and by the revelation of the glory of God's sons the whole creation will be lifted at last to higher beneficence and more perfect majesty. Judge God's work in man by all that man may be trained to, and judge God's work in nature by the potential excellence that sleeps in its mysterious depths. And, at all events, even if you would allow that all this was delightful, yet the end of it must come. WHEN THIS DELIVERY OF THE CREATURES IS COME TO PASS. Walk worthy of vocation.5. How rare a perfect crystal, frond or flower. Yes, to a certain extent. The true demiurge is man. Secondly, that which shall befal the creature at the day of judgment is here in the text expressly called the deliverance of it. Scripture: Romans 8:13–17. A purified conscience.4. But I need not grant so much as this. This is preternatural to it. The body, which is the outlet and the inlet of all temptation, is still unrenewed, over-ruled, consecrated, but not yet transformed. That every particular land fareth the worse for wicked men (Proverbs 11:10, 11).3. Secondly, when they are made instruments to man for his sinning, as sometimes they are; there are divers creatures in the world which people choose to the fulfilling of their lusts, their pride, and luxury, and malice. The grass groweth as if it knew how to grow; a stone in descending, falleth by a straight line as if it had reason to pick it out; so that they do in their kind groan under their present burden, till they be delivered from it.II. St. Paul instructs us how to deduce a positive from all these negatives. THE SUBJECTION OF NATURE NOT HOPELESS.1. The pursuit of gain, like that of pleasure, is vanity and vexation of spirit. We cannot long for things unseen while we are so taken up with things of time and sense. The oppressor builds his house by blood and oppression, and the very stones and timber cry out (Habakkuk 2:11).6. Mysterious efficacy of our Lord's atonement, that all things which shut not out God shall partake of the glory which He hath purchased!2. Thirdly, in regard of their signification. (5)From anxiety, trouble, and exhausting toil. You see, therefore, at what points St. Paul is in agreement with the results of scientific observation, and where he is hostile to philosophical theories which have been hastily erected on a scientific basis. 20). In what manner this is to be done, and how this deliverance of the creature here spoken of is to be accomplished. The whole creation, by man's sin, has fallen far short of its beneficial and nutritive quality in comparison of what it originally was at its creation (Psalm 107:34). Again, it teaches us also to take notice of God's hand, when it is at any time upon ourselves, and accordingly to be affected with it. Baldwin Brown, B.A. First deemed quixotic, sentimental, then plausible and possible, and further becoming actual, the contrary has at last come to be thought disgraceful and unnatural. "The creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly." GOD DISTRIBUTES THE BREAD HE IS EVER MULTIPLYING BY NATURAL PROCESSES, AFTER THE PATTERN OF THE SYMBOLIC MIRACLE IN GALILEE. You see, therefore, at what points St. Paul is in agreement with the results of scientific observation, and where he is hostile to philosophical theories which have been hastily erected on a scientific basis. This may serve very much to satisfy them in all the present inconveniences and disparagements which may now fall upon them. His identical soul does not pass into its but the shadow of what he is always rests upon it. Therefore there is added to it another word, which signifies travail. Fourthly, in regard of their quality. It was all formed "very good," to its Maker's praise; and now, through which hath not He been dishonoured? What makes all these facts the more appalling is that this apparent waste and suffering have been going on for millions of years. Conclusion: You are perhaps ready to say, "It will be little compensation to the dumb creatures that have suffered, even if their far-off descendants should be brought at last into a kindlier world by the regeneration of man." Garbett, M.A. The second is in the affirmative: "But by reason of Him who hath subjected the same in hope" — that is, by reason of God the Creator, who for the sin of man cursing the creature hath subjected it to vanity and to corruption. Even so does grace make everything else which at any time comes from us. I care not for their snatches of merriment, for that intoxication of the senses which every now and then makes the brain whirl and puts the blood on fire. 20), but the case of devils is hopeless.3. But how shall we vindicate this dispensation of Divine providence?1. Thirdly, which is the worst knowledge of all, we know it by woful experience. The sun sometimes scorches man and the fruits of the ground; at other times his absence makes the earth as iron that he cannot stand before the cold. There must be grace before there can be glory. It is the purchase of an immense cost. A glorious liberty — in opposition to vanity, corruption, and affliction. Mysterious efficacy of our Lord's atonement, that all things which shut not out God shall partake of the glory which He hath purchased!2. True, they are reconciled to God. Pharaoh will not let Israel go, and the cattle, and the very trees and water of Egypt, smart (see also Hosea 4:3; Haggai 1:4-11).3. Thomas, D.D.1. And now in this nineteenth century the largest hosts which Caesar could have put upon the field would have been swept like straws before the armies whose "blood and iron" have cemented the edifice of German unity. However benign the qualities latent in nature, it will necessarily exhibit at times the sinister character of the lord it is compelled to obey.3. Then any are said to be in hope when they are in a hopeful way, or estate; or then any are said to be in hope when they do hopefully conceive of themselves in that estate. W. Dale, D.D.I. The reason of it is this, because they are but small and imperfect. But, alas! Redemption by Christ was the hope of the fathers, founded on God's promise — "The seed of the woman," etc. By the same right a prince levies a fine on a man when he might take his life. (Stopford A. It may well be called glorious if we consider —1. And secondly, from spiritual distempers and inordinacy of passion, etc. The Spirit improveth it, both the vanity of the creature, and our mortality, and the hopes of restoration (Psalm 90:12; Deuteronomy 29:2-4; Ephesians 2:8). (2) That God having repaired the world by Christ, there is a better estate appointed for man; and so by consequence for the creatures, which are an appendage to him (Isaiah 11:6-9).3. Unimaginative races suffer comparatively little under appalling mutilations. Our interest in the animal world is so slight that it scarcely seems worth while. They are upbraiding groans. The soul of the world is man. )Glorious libertyW. Thirdly, for their whole persons; there shall be a liberty of them also. (2) The evil of sin; it is the burden of the whole creation, of which it would fain be eased. These things premised, we may see in what sense the creature is said to groan. It may seem a very strange matter that the creature which has done no hurt at all should be thus punished for the sin of man. He commits it into the hands of servants, who are to be the channels of His bounty. They shall be free in their names from those reproaches which are here cast upon them. This teaches us —(1) That every wicked man shall at length get all his own burden to bear himself alone. And, at all events, even if you would allow that all this was delightful, yet the end of it must come. The second opinion is this — that this deliverance of the creature from corruption shall not be by way of annihilation, but only by way of alteration; that they shall not be destroyed, but changed and become new; not for substance, but only for quality. It is farther represented as a state of glorious liberty. But the Christian, when he now looks forward and thinks of the coming of the second man, even the Lord from heaven, has still to read the present prophetic signs and tendencies of things forwards by faith. That whatever meaning we attach to the word, it should be the meaning that the word will carry through the whole passage. 1. The whole creation, by man's sin, has fallen far short of its beneficial and nutritive quality in comparison of what it originally was at its creation (Psalm 107:34).2. )The creation groans for deliveranceJ. The glory of wordly men is outside; the glory of the good is within. (2) That God having repaired the world by Christ, there is a better estate appointed for man; and so by consequence for the creatures, which are an appendage to him (Isaiah 11:6-9).3. Oh, what comfort this is for our faith, that from the fact of our vitality, and the fact that God is at work with us, it is clear and true and certain that our latter end shall be increased. Now it is not so much the latter as the former which seems to be here intended. The terror and anguish are largely in our imagination. It is farther represented as a state of glorious liberty. If he is of the temper of Cain, or driven by the evil of others to the defence of life or home, he takes the iron furnished to him by the hills, and puts on it the broad-arrow mark of murder, welding it into death-dealing scimitar or assegai, mortar or mitrailleuse. Our great need to draw our hearts from the inordinate love of the creature, and to lay up treasure in heaven. Is not this nothingness, this bondage of corruption, proof enough of the true character of this present as a mere birth-pang of the true, the satisfying, the everlasting? There is "vanity" and "the bondage of corruption" everywhere; and yet Nature is fairer than the poets have ever sung; there are intricacies of skill which transcend all that genius has ever yet discovered; and there is an infinite wealth of goodness, in the presence of which our most fervent gratitude is cold.3. What even now is not, even by Christians, offered to some Baal of pride, or luxury, or "covetousness, which is idolatry"? A Christian is described not so much from his gifts as from his graces, which are most essential to him. | 136 … Boston, D.D.In the text we have —I. — our own beloved connections, patriarchs, apostles, just men made perfect, angels, and Jesus. only they, but," etc. The creature has a vanity upon it, so far as it is opposite to either, in the improvement of it. And the selfish capitalist cries out too: "We can have no emigration schemes. Which being considered, it may be justly questioned whether, on this supposition, the circumstances of mankind upon the whole would have very much exceeded those in which they now are, if at all. In what manner this is to be done, and how this deliverance of the creature here spoken of is to be accomplished. Then any are said to be in hope when they are in a hopeful way, or estate; or then any are said to be in hope when they do hopefully conceive of themselves in that estate. The old prophecies about the blossoming deserts are meant to teach the lesson that the life of regenerate man will connect itself with the regeneration of nature.IV. Weary we all must be, sooner or later, of this world's vanities. The first-fruits of the earth are those fruits which the earth first of all produces (Deuteronomy 26:2). A further prophetic aspect of our life here we may find in the present relation of our spirits to outward things. "They are the sons of God." The whole creation appears in a mournful mood and groaning posture. Conclusion. We rather conceive of him as one to whom scenery and history, time and space were something less than indifferent. There are two particulars which are here observable of us. More official preachers? Subjected by, and for, some one: "By reason of Him." (3) Patience. These things premised, we may see in what sense the creature is said to groan. Whence Holy Scripture says, "the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner." Baldwin Brown, B.A.To all seers this truth has unveiled itself. (8) True, you are saved from the fear of death, but still there is death, the last enemy, and the struggle with him. The creature has fallen into the hands of God's enemies, and is forced to serve them. First, because this future estate of the creature, which is here mentioned in the text, it is expressed to be such as is earnestly desired by the creature; but now there is no creature whatsoever which doth naturally desire the extinction of itself, but rather the contrary. Through how many more ages the suffering will last, whether it will ever cease, are questions upon which there is no general consent of scientific opinion. It can be proved that the animal world has been inoculated with the virulence of man's worst passions. )The universal travailJ. And how are we to account for this? Its imperfections are explained by his. The devils. Our present embodiment, in other words, is prophetic — wonderfully and profoundly prophetic of what shall be. We yield ourselves to the force that draws us upward, and gain new and larger thoughts of the future developments of being as we rise. The true demiurge is man. And in animal life we detect no forecast of immortality. (2) If that day were come ye shall also be delivered. If any brings outward evil, man, on occasion of it, murmurs against its Maker. For now they have undergone a sad alteration, but then they shall undergo another (Psalm 102:26; Revelation 21:1).3. But this liberty has cost infinitely more. As Schelling said, "Nature, with its melancholy charm, resembles a bride who, at the very moment when she was fully attired for marriage, saw the bridegroom to whom she was to be united die on the very day fixed for the wedding. First, from those natural defects which are now adherent to it, as ignorance, forgetfulness, indiscretion, weakness of imagination. We have no thoughts for breaking hearts and desolated homes. But now that matters are reversed with him their situation is also reversed.II. Yet this phrase is not so universal but that it admits of some exceptions.1. The chief captain obtained his freedom with a great sum (Acts 22:28); but our freedom was obtained at a much greater cost (1 Peter 1:18; Acts 20:28).2. These inspired traditions contain the important truth which will solve not a few of our difficulties, that God never meant nature to be looked at apart from its relation to man. In anticipation of the day when men shall be like the Saviour, the psalmist called upon earth to "make a joyful noise before the Lord. Lastly, in regard to their dedication. Read the history of the tremendous wars by which the Reformation finally upheld itself against Rome. As then we, so many as are in Christ, perish not utterly, but put off only corruption, to be, by a new and immortal birth, clothed with incorruption, so also they. The creature, in its original ordination and the first appointment of it, was ordained for two ends. This estimate —I. How is it that the beneficence of nature throughout these vast virgin territories is wasted? 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