29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.  Romans 8:29-30

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 – Rom. 8:29-30,

Jonah 2:9

1. Foreknew – Jeremiah 1:5, Acts 2:23

2. Predestined – Ephesians 1:3-5, 11

3. Called – 2 Corinthians 4:6

a. The effectual call of God speaks light into darkness

2 Cor. 4:6, John 8:12, Ephesians 1:15-19, 2 Cor. 4:3-4

b. The effectual call of God gives life to the dead

Romans 9:26, Ephesians 2:1-6

4. Justified – Romans 8:30, Romans 3:26

a. Defining justified: Romans 5:1, Romans 8:1

b. The God who is just: Romans 3:26, Deuteronomy 32:4, Genesis 18:25

c. The God who justifies: Rom. 3:26, Rom. 3:21-25. 1 John 2:1-2, 1 John 4:10

– His wisdom in the Gospel: Romans 11:33-36, 1 Cor. 1:22-24, Eph. 3:7-10

– His love through the Gospel: Romans 5:6-9, 1 John 4:10

– Our security because of the Gospel: John 1:12-13, Ephesians 1:11-14

5. Glorified – Romans 8:30