And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.   Romans 8:28

A. The Ministries of the Holy Spirit

1. He has set us free Romans 8:1

2. He indwells the believer Romans 8:9

3. He assures us of future resurrection Romans 8:11

4. He equips us to fight sin Romans 8:13

5. He leads the children of God Romans 8:14

6. He affirms our adoption in God’s family Romans 8:15-16

7. He creates longing and the hope for final salvation Rom. 8:23

8. He helps believers pray while interceding for them Rom. 8:26

B. The Promise of Assurance

1. The Personal Assurance in the Promise

Rom. 8:28; Rom. 6:6,9; Rom. 8:22,28; 1 Thess. 1:4; 2 Cor. 5:1,6; 1 John 2:3; 1 John 3:2, 14; John 10:1-5,14-15; 2 Peter 1:14; Psalm 56:9; Psalm 41:11; Job 19:25

Application: Obtaining Assurance

– Strive for obedience to holy living

– Saturate our lives with scripture

– Seek a consistency in fervent prayer

2. The Giver of the Promise: Our Sovereign God

Romans 8:28