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: Romans 8:1-27

B. The Promise of Assurance: Romans 8:28

1. The personal assurance in the promise

2. The giver of the promise: Our Sovereign God

3. The recipients of the promise: those who love God, called

Romans 8:28

a) The promise is for those who love God by obedience to His Word John 14:15, 21, 23

b) The promise is for those who are called by God

1) The general (external) call of God

Matt. 9:10-13; Matt. 11:28-30; Matt. 22:14; Mark 16:15; Acts 17:30;  John 3:15-16, 18, 36; John 5:24; John 6:47; John 12:46

2) The effectual (internal) call of God

Acts 26:12-20; Acts 2:37-41; Rom. 9:11-13, 22-24; 1 Cor 1:2, 23-24; Eph. 1:3; Eph. 4:1, 4; Jude 1; Deut. 7:6-8; Deut.14:1-2

c) Affirming our effectual calling by God: 2 Peter 1:10

1) Have I come to Jesus Christ as He is presented in the Gospel?

Matt. 11:28-30; John 6:37; John 1:12-13

2) Am I believing on Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of my sins?: Eph. 1:7

3) Does my life give evidence of new birth?

– The Fear of God governing my life: Jer. 32:38-40

– Growing in spiritual virtues: 2 Peter 1:3-9

– Bearing family traits: Gal. 5:22-23

4) Do I enjoy fellowship with God?: 1 Cor. 1:9