The believer’s assurance in times of groaning — Romans 8:1-39

Posted on August 8, 2025 
Filed under Encouragement

In anticipation of celebrating Dick Lucas’ 100th birthday next month, here’s a recording of ‘brief notes’ on Romans chapter 8 he made late last year.

He points us to the sure hope of everyone who trusts in the Lord Jesus Christ, whatever our age –

“Recorded in early October 2024, this is expected to be Dick’s last formal talk, though he continues to speak penetratingly of biblical truths with the many scheduled visitors to his home.

In this brief survey of Romans 8, he considers not only the deep comfort of the chapter, rooted in solid hope for the future, but also its realism concerning present experience in a ‘groaning’ creation.”

– Listen here, from St. Helen’s Bishopsgate.