A. The Purpose for God’s People Leading to Assurance

Romans 8:29

1. Conformity to the image of His Son, the Lord Jesus

a) His character – Galatians 5:22-23

b) His submission – Matthew 26:36-42

c) His obedience – John 17:4; John 8:29

d) His suffering – Matthew 27:27-31

2. Exaltation of His Son, the Lord Jesus – Romans 8:29

B. The Process of God’s Actions Leading to Assurance

Romans 8:29-30, Jonah 2:9

1. Foreknew: Rom. 8:29, Jeremiah 1:5, Amos 3:2, John 10:14, 1 Peter 1:1-2, Matt. 7:21-23, Acts 2:23

2. Predestined: Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:3-5, 11

3. Called: Romans 8:30, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Romans 9:26, 1 Peter 2:5, John 6:44, John 6:37, Psalm 110:3, John 8:12

4. Justified : Romans 8:30