The Firstfruits of the Spirit

Romans 8:23

And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. -Romans 8:23

The first clause distinguishes our human redemption from the redemption of the non-human creation which also shares in our groaning. This does not mean there are two kinds …