The Christian’s Comfort (Romans 8:28)

Phil Gons · 1999 · Calvary Baptist Church · 25m

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For families

Ages Teens

A careful, theological exploration of Romans 8:28 that takes seriously both the comfort and the difficulty of trusting God’s sovereignty. The preacher works through what ‘all things’ really means and who this promise is actually for, using Joseph’s story to show how faith holds steady even when circumstances seem to contradict God’s goodness. Teens ready to think deeply about faith will find real substance here.

Worth knowing: References to recent earthquakes in Turkey and discussion of death, loss, and suffering as examples of what ‘all things’ includes.

Character of God Faith & trust Suffering & hope

Talk about it together (4 questions)

The preacher says the apostle Paul uses the word ‘know’ rather than ‘hope’—what’s the difference, and why does it matter for how we trust God?
Joseph was sold into slavery and thrown in prison, yet he still trusted God. What do you think helped him keep that trust, and what would help you if you faced something that hard?
The sermon says God’s ‘good’ for us isn’t necessarily health and wealth, but spiritual growth and becoming more like Christ. Can you think of a time when something difficult actually helped you grow spiritually?
The preacher mentions that this promise is only for those who love God and are called by Him. What does it mean to truly love God, according to what he teaches?

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