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 of God’s Foreknowledge and Predestination
Romans 8:28
1. Conformity to the image of His Son, the Lord Jesus
Romans 8:29; Ephesians 4:11-24
a) His character
Galatians 5:22-23; Luke 4:22; Matthew 7:28-29
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; Col. 1:15-18; Hebrews 1:1-6; Rev. 1:4-6;
Heb. 2:10-12; John 20:17; Philippians 2:5-11
B. The Assurance from God’s actions in His people
1. Foreknew – Romans 8:29
2. Predestined – Romans 8:29
3. Called – Romans 8:30
4. Justified – Romans 8:30
5. Glorified – Romans 8:30