The Greatest Promise For a Christian

Verse 28 is the pinnacle verse of Romans 8. It has been referred to by many as the greatest promise in the Bible for a Christian. R.A. Torrey called this verse “a soft pillow for a weary heart.” Many a saint have pil- lowed their head on Romans 8:28 during times of trial and suffering.

This is a CONDITIONAL PROMISE that can only be claimed by…

1. Those who LOVE the Lord— “To them that love God.” This condition will exclude much of society. You don’t see many who love God today. Taking God’s name in vain shows a lack of love for God, and profanity abounds. If one loves God, he will honor Him.

2. Those LED by the Lord. “To them who are the called according to his purpose.” Those who are doing God’s will, fulfilling the purpose to which God has called them. If you are disobedient to God’s calling (His will for your life), the promise of this text is not for you.

So, this promise is for obedient Christians. I. •A FAITHFUL PROMISE (“And we know…”).

Contrast with verse 26— “…we know not…” You may not know all the intricate details of God’s will in your life, but you DO KNOW that God has a plan for what happens in your life and it is GOOD.

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