God’s Perfect Promise

Romans 8:28
March 30, 2008
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor

THEME: On top of Pike’s Peak in Colorado you can see five states. The vantage point makes all the difference. Romans 8:28 is the “Pike’s Peak” of Romans 8. From Romans 8:28 we will see God’s panoramic plan and our part in it. Do you know Jesus as the Forgiver of your sin and the Guide of your life? Follow Jesus and He will guide you safely through.

I. God’s promise is though we are limited God has full control.

II. God’s promise is though we see one event at a time God has an eternal plan.

1. God uses delightful times = “good”

2. God uses desperate times = “good”

desperation over which we had no control: Joseph

“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.” Genesis 50: 20 (NASB)

desperation over our sinful choices: David

“It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.”
Psalm 119:71 (ESV)


III. God’s promise is that He is compassionate in all things.

1. Not all is good, but God uses many ingredients in His divine recipe .

“Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the Gospel.” Philippians 1:12 (NIV)

IV. God’s promise swings on two hinges .

1. Do you have a passionate love for Christ demonstrated by obedience ?

“Greater love has no one than this, that He lay down His life for His friends.”
John 15:13 (NIV)

2. Do you demonstrate a deep desire to be like Jesus?
Romans 8: 29


Make it practical
Before you leave worship today decide to act on the following:
1. Ask Christ to be the Leader of your life and publicly let others know.
2. Thank God for His care and ask Him how you can be more like Him.

First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294