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Romans 8:19-22 (DRB):
19 For the expectation of the creature waiteth for the revelation of the sons of God.
20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him that made it subject, in hope:
21 Because the creature also itself shall be delivered from the servitude of corruption, into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.
22 For we know that every creature groaneth and travaileth in pain, even till now.
Does “the creature” mean “all humanity“?
If “the creature” means “all humanity” then, could we consider this as a promise of God that “all humanity” will be saved?
Troy Day
The term “creature” (κτίσις/ktisis) in Romans 8:19-22 has been subject to considerable exegetical debate. While some scholars argue for an anthropocentric reading focusing on “all humanity,” the broader context suggests Paul envisions the entire created order. The phrase “whole creation groans” (v.22) and the reference to “bondage to corruption” (v.21) indicate a cosmic scope extending beyond humanity alone. This interpretation aligns with Jewish apocalyptic literature and Paul’s theology of redemption encompassing both anthropological and cosmological dimensions. The expectation of creation itself being “set free” points to a holistic restoration narrative that transcends human redemption while remaining intimately connected to it.
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