romans-8:28

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom... Read More

Nevertheless, when it shall turn to the Lord, the veil shall be taken away. Now, the Lord is that Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with open face, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by ... Read More

Because Calvinists believe that God shows His irresistible grace to totally depraved people whom He has unconditionally elected before time, Calvinists have no choice but to believe that it is impossible for a genuinely-saved person to forfeit his salvation. This is what the Calvinistic doctrine of ... Read More

Let us first consider points one and four of Calvinism’s TULIP: Total Depravity and Irresistible Grace. Without a doubt they are intrinsically linked, and thus it is almost impossible to consider one without mentioning the other. (Moreover, the other three points are built upon these pillars, and if... Read More

Through the Old Testament prophet Micah, God had foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem: "But you, O Bethlehem...are only a small village in Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past" (Micah 5:2). So it was no accident that Mary and Jo... Read More

God chooses people. He chose a man named David, for example, to be a king of Israel. Quite obviously, God's choice of David was not a random choice. He didn't draw straws up in heaven. Rather, God's choice of David was a calculated, intelligent choice. He saw something in David that He liked. Specif... Read More

GOLDEN CHAIN or IRON PADLOCK? Dr. Vic Reasoner Romans 8:28-30 traces God's realized purpose through the order in which it was accomplished. Each verb in this order of salvation is in the aorist tense, which refers to completed action. Yet God's plan may be aborted at any point, just as the six steps... Read More

The Brush Arbor Rev. Robert L. Brush The Witness of the Spirit "The Spirit Himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God" (Romans 8:l6). What is this dual or joint testimony that we are the children of God? We can divide them in this fashion: I. The direct witness - (God's... Read More

1. How to Die to Selfishness "For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live."--Romans 8:13 Before we can begin to explore the Biblical principles for self-denial, there are some false notions which must be exposed and remov... Read More

In creation the eternal power and divinity of God are declared: in government His authority is displayed: in redemption His great love is revealed. The present gospel of the grace of God has to do with the last; the future gospel of the kingdom with the second; and the everlasting gospel with the fi... Read More