‘The Exalted And Preeminent Son Of God.’
Romans 8:29.
a) There are people whom God has foreknown and already chosen.
b) These people are being conformed to the Image of God’s Son.
c) The Son is continually the Firstborn among many Brothers and Sisters.
(This QT makes me ever grateful for The Exalted And Preeminent Son Of God)
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‘His Good First.’
Romans 8:28.
This verse has been abused so much and made into a “blessing” verse for Believers. However in the context of Romans 8 it was never meant to be taken like that.
a) Apostle Paul and his team knew the following as a fact.
b) Apostle Paul had been writing about difficult and painful circumstances in this chapter.
c) He is writing about “all things” that happen.
d) These things happen for the good.
e) This does not mean for our personal good but rather for God’s Glory.
f) We need to remember that we are those people who are Called according to His Purpose.
(This Second one reminds me that it is for His Good First)
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Chris.
The major process that is, or should be, going on in the True Believer’s life is that they are being conformed to the Image of God’s Son. This word “conformed” speaks of a process in our lives which takes place as we walk daily with the Lord. There may be occasional “events” that push the process along but these are the exception and not the rule.
