“All Things for Good” (Romans 8:28)

“All Things for Good” (Romans 8:28)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, March 18, 2018

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28, NIV)

1. Who is this promise for?

a. There is a limitation in this passage, not generally applicable to everyone.
b. This promise is spoken:

i. To those who love God.
ii. To those who are called according to God’s purpose.

1. Called
2. God’s Purpose

11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad-- in order that God's purpose in election might stand: 12 not by works but by him who calls-- she was told, "The older will serve the younger." (Romans 9:11-12, NIV)

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, (Ephesians 1:11, NIV)

10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Ephesians 3:10-11, NIV)

He has saved us and called us to a holy life-- not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, (2 Timothy 1:9, NIV)

a. Originates with him – his own purpose
b. Eternal, unchangeable
c. Predestined, settled
d. All-encompassing, universal
e. Operates by grace not works/merit
f. Works in concert with election/selection
g. Issues in a gracious, effectual calling

2. What does this promise say?

a. Various translations

i. All things work together for good
ii. God works all things together for good
iii. In all things God works for the good

b. “All things”
c. “Work together”
d. “For good”

3. Do you believe this promise?

a. “We know that…”

4. How should you respond to this promise?

a. Love God.
b. Trust God.