The Condition of the World
Futility & Decay
19 For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for God’s sons to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility—not willingly, but because of him who subjected it—in the hope 21 that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of God’s children.
Romans 8:19-21 CSB
Living in an “Evil Age”
3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord[a] Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father.
Galatians 1:3–4 CSB
For the Follower of Christ – trouble
In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.
John 16:33b
If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you.
John 15:19