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Romans 8: 28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; 30and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.

Romans 8: 28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Know…Believe…Live Eternal perspective not “today only”

KNOW-BELIEVE-LIVE James 2:19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! Know…Believe…Live

Romans 8: 28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Know…Believe…Live We know that God is sovereign over all things and (eventually) makes them work for the good! Eternal perspective not “today only”

THE CONTEXT Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 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. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. The context

ALL THINGS Genesis 50:19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. God is sovereign over all things. Eternal perspective

ALL THINGS Philippians 1:12 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Eternal perspective

Romans 8: 28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Promise is not for everyone.

THOSE WHO LOVE GOD John 14:15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. John 14:21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. John 14:23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word John 14:24 Whoever does not love me does not keep my words. Not for everyone. For those who love God! Believer’s responsibility to live the Christian worldview

Romans 8: 28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. God is ultimately sovereign in salvation…all for His purposes

CALLED TO HIS PURPOSE 2 Timothy 1:8…share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel God saves us and not we ourselves!

GOD’S UNBREAKABLE CHAIN Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; 30and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. God saves! We thank Him for saving us and we ask Him to save others!

GOD IS SOVEREIGN IN SALVATION Foreknowledge Predestination Calling – Regeneration Faith – Godly sorrow – Repentance Justification Adoption Sanctification Perseverance Glorification

GOD IS SOVEREIGN IN SALVATION Jude 1:1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ Philippians 1:6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. God saves

GOD IS SOVEREIGN IN SALVATION Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. God’s doing…God’s purpose

GOD’S PURPOSES: US & CHRIST Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; 30and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. God’s purpose: conform us to Christ’s image and exalt Jesus Christ!

GOD’S PURPOSES FOR US Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. God saves!

GOD’S PURPOSES: US & CHRIST Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; 30and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. God’s purpose: conform us to Christ’s image and exalt Jesus Christ!

GOD’S PURPOSES FOR CHRIST Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. Preeminence of Christ

GOD’S PURPOSES FOR CHRIST Philippians 2:9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Preeminence of Christ

PRINCIPLES God is sovereign over all things Life in the “middle time” is hard & good God has logical morally justifiable reasons for what He allows (but doesn’t usually tell us) God makes all things (sad & joyful) work for the believers good (eventually) God is sovereign over salvation Whoever God saves is eternally saved. Believers are responsible for their worldview

APPLICATIONS How does your relationship to the One Triune God effect your response to life events? How do life events effect your relationship to the One Triune God? Do you have an eternal perspective or a “today only” perspective to life events? What do you say about your salvation? How do you pray about the salvation of others?