Romans - December 14, 2008

SECTION --- Four: Sanctification (6:1-8:39) .
(continued from previous Class Follow Up)

(4) This is the most logical position. Comforting knowing the Three are acting in our behalf, not correcting our prayers, but assisting us in time of confusion and need.
D. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — In times of great stress when a child of God feels alone and knows not what to ask of God how does Deity give the child of God the help required?
1. As has been established by the other arguments a child of God is not left to swing in the wind of uncertainty but has the assurance he has all the help he needs — in this case, thanks to the Holy Spirit, the child of God can be assured God’s always knows what is required...
a. A child of God is never alone — should never be wretched as was the man of 7:24 — should always be full of hope and confidence.
E. Conclusion — Holy Spirit intercedes for the Justified because they are striving to accept the responsibilities of being Justified [Sanctified]. Holy Spirit intercedes because the Justified’s inward man responds to the inspired Word of God as an objective guide in their daily walk.
The issue is not do we need to ask for forgiveness and help but the assurance, as a child of God, God understands our struggles and wants to help. To reap the benefits of Deity’s love, as expressed in a rich and powerful prayer life, we must lead a (be obedient to) Book, Chapter, and Verse controlled life.

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A LOOK AHEAD

XVI. {Rom 8:28-30} First Conclusion — All things work for good
A. Introduction
1. Review — The question that is ask at Romans 7:24, “How can any human expect to spend eternity with God for all accountable humans are weak?” The answer is, “Thanks to deity.” By the man of Romans 7:24's agony it is clear the justified have an obligation to accept the responsibilities of being justified (live a sanctified life). Romans 6:1-8:37 the responsibilities of Justification (Sanctification) are enumerated. This done using five arguments and two conclusions supporting his position as noted in Romans 8. [Five point sermon with two conclusions.] We have consider the five arguments: 1) [1-4] “Set you free from the law of sins and death”; 2) [5-14] “Being led by the Spirit of God”; 3) [15-16] Holy Spirit “testifies with our spirit we are children of God”; 4) [17-25] “In hope (confidence) we have been saved”; 5) [26-27] Spirit “intercedes for the justified in time of weakness”.
2. Preview — (Rom 8:28-30) [First conclusion] God’s children can be assured God knows what His children really requires and God has the tools (ability) to make it happen.
B. Question For Discussion?
1. What is the end results of things working together for good?
2. This passage is misused to support, “Even if I leave my wife and run off with a sixteen year old girl it will be used by God for my good.” Debate between David Bonner (gospel preacher) /Hoyt Chastain (Missionary Baptist).
C. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (8:28) Who, according to Paul in this verse, receives the benefit of God’s efforts?
a.
2. (8:28) In this verse is Paul saying those who love God are learning or have learned?
a.
3. (8:28) In this verse what have those who love God learned?
a.
4. (8:28) Is Paul saying everyone who loves God knows (has learned) all things work for good?
a.
5. PONDER: What is God’s purpose (cf. Gen 3:14-15, Luk 10: 17-21; Eph 1:9; 2Ti 1:9; Rom 1:6)?
a.
6. PONDER: How is one called? (cf. Mat 11:28; 2Th 2:13-14; Rom 1:6,16)
a.
7. PONDER: What does it mean to “love God”? (cf. Mat 7:21; 1Jo 2:3; 1Jo 5:2-3)
a.
8. (8:28) Considering location (context) of this verse (follows 7:24) what is the “good” being addressed?
a.
9. (8:28) Considering the location (context) of this verse what is the nature (type) of the “all things” under discussion that are classified as good?
a.
10. Three positions on “all things” considered
a. (8:28) “All things” is everything (good/bad) without qualification or limitation.
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b. Bad “all things” (events) is God’s chastening (training) motivating us to obey.
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c. “All things” is what was necessary for God’s purpose to be reached.

OBSERVATION (8:28

11. (8:29-30) What is the purpose of “for” at this place, i.e. to what is Paul referring?
a.
12. What are the words and their meaning used to support “called according to His purpose” of 8:28?
a. ”
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13. (8:29) God foreknew and predestined so Christ would be the firstborn and to these God called, justified, and glorified. What does firstborn imply in this passage?
a.

OBSERVATION (8:29-30)
God plan for mankind’s salvation (being as pure as were Adam and Eve before the fruit incident) was a purposed and prepared plan (Gen 3:15) fulfilled in Christ.

D. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — What is the end results of things working together for good?
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E. Conclusion —