The Golden Chain (Romans 8:28-30)
Romans 8:28 is one of the best loved verses in the Bible: "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
It's been referred to as a pillow for the head of the Christian, something we can rest on when we are weary and hurting.
The challenge, of course, is one of faith: How can we know that this amazing verse is true? It sure seems like there is a lot of senseless suffering in the world; why should we trust that God would truly work all things together for good?
This week at Grace, we're going to talk about the two verses that follow v. 28 that explain our reason for faith, and why we can rest our head on the pillow of verse 28. In verses 29-30 (what one Reformer called the "Golden Chain" of salvation), we find a sure and solid bedrock for our faith and assurance of God's work in our lives.
Look forward to seeing you Sunday at Grace!
In Christ,
Pastor Bob
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
- Romans 8:28-30