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

4. Justified – Romans 3:26

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

b. The God who is just – Romans 3:26

c. The God who justifies – Romans 3:26

5. Glorified – Romans 8:30

a. Defining the term

– The glory of God in the Old Testament to His people Israel

Exodus 33:12-23; Exodus 40:34-38

– The glory of God in the New Testament manifested in Jesus

Heb. 1:1-4; Jn 1:14, 2 Cor. 4:6; Acts 7:55-56

b. Defining God’s work

1. Transforming glory now

2 Cor. 3:17-18; Ex. 33:18; Psalm 63:1-3; Col. 3:1-4; 1 Peter 5: 1, 10

2. Completed glory then

John 17:24; 1 John 3:1-4