Romans 8:20-21

For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

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2 songs meet this passage

  • “Everything you touch surely dies”

    Let Her Go · Passenger

    strains against Romans 8:20-21

    The song's despairing claim that all things decay stands against Paul's hope that creation's bondage to decay is not the final word, but awaits restoration.

  • Fortress · System of a Down

    resonates with Romans 8:20-22

    Creation's groaning under futility and decay resonates with this picture of devastation, though the song stops short of Paul's hope of future restoration.

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