Romans 8:28

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

We know

Them

1 John 5:2

The called

General references

Ephesians 3:11

Bible References

We know

Who is there to separate us from the love of the Christ? Will trouble, or difficulty, or persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or danger, or the sword?

And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;

For all this is for your sakes, that the loving-kindness of God, spreading from heart to heart, may cause yet more hearts to overflow with thanksgiving, to his glory.

For we know that if our tent--that earthly body which is now our home--is taken down, we have a house of God's building, a home not made by hands, imperishable, in Heaven.

Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that, through your prayers and through a rich supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 'all this will make for my Salvation.'

These persecutions will vindicate the justice of God's judgment, and will result in your being reckoned worthy of God's Kingdom, for the sake of which you are now afflicted;

for it is him whom he loves that he disciplines, and he chastises every child whom he acknowledges.'

Knowing, as you do, that the testing of your faith develops endurance.

that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

'All whom I love I rebuke and discipline.' Therefore be in earnest and repent.

Them

And that 'hope never disappoints.' For the love of God has filled our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given us;

And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength.'

It is what Scripture speaks of as-'What eye never saw, nor ear ever heard, what never entered the mind of man-even all that God has prepared for those who love him.'

Blessed is the man who remains firm under temptation, for, when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of Life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Listen, my dear Brothers. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the things of this world to be rich through their faith, and to possess the Kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?

His love is seen in this--not in our having loved God, but in his loving us and sending his Son to be an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

By this we know that we love God's Children--when we love God and carry out his commands.

The called

And those whom God destined for this he also called; and those whom he called he also pronounced righteous; and those whom he pronounced righteous he also brought to Glory.

And among these nations are you-you who have been called to belong to Jesus Christ.

For in order that the purpose of God, working through selection, might not fail-a selection depending, not on obedience, but on his Call-Rebecca was told, before her children were born and before they had done anything either right or wrong,

On hearing this, the Gentiles were glad and extolled God's Message; and all those who had been enrolled for Immortal Life became believers in Christ;

But when God, who had set me apart even before my birth, and who called me by his love,

When he made known to us his hidden purpose. And it also accords with the good-will which God purposed to exhibit in Christ,

In accordance with that purpose which runs through all the ages and which he has now accomplished in Jesus, the Christ, our Master.

For God destined us, not for Wrath, but to win Salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us,

But, Brothers, whom the Lord loves, it is our duty always to thank God about you, for, from the first, God chose you for Salvation through the purifying influence of the Spirit, and your belief in the Truth.

Yet God's firm foundation still stands unmoved, and it bears this inscription-- 'THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS'; and this-- 'LET ALL THOSE WHO USE THE NAME OF THE LORD TURN AWAY FROM WICKEDNESS.'

God, from whom all help comes, and who called you, by your union with Christ, into his eternal glory, will, when you have suffered for a little while, himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.

General references

In accordance with that purpose which runs through all the ages and which he has now accomplished in Jesus, the Christ, our Master.