And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.  Romans 8:28

A. The Ministries of the Holy Spirit: Romans 8:1-27

B. The Promise of Assurance: Romans 8:28

1. The personal assurance in the promise

2. The giver of the promise: Our Sovereign God

3. The recipients of the promise: those who love God, called

Romans 8:28

a) The types of obedience in those who love God

1) Dependent obedience – John 15:5

2) Delightful obedience – 1 John 5:2-3

3) Consistent obedience – Philippians 2:12-13

4) Submissive obedience – Acts 26:19

5) Simple obedience – 1 John 3:23

6) Familial obedience – 1 Peter 1:14

b) The qualities in the love of those who love God

1) Sincere love – Ephesians 6:24

2) Christlike love – 1 Cor. 13:4-8, Gal. 5:22-23

c) The objects of the love of God in those who love Him

1) Love for God’s people: John 13:34,35; 1 John 3:11-18; Philemon 4-7

2) Love for God’s Word: Psalm 119:97, 113, 140, 163, 167

3) Love for God’s name: Psalm 5:11; Psalm 119:132

4) Love for Christ’s Exaltation: John 14:28

5) Love for Christ’s Presence: Psalm 26:8; John 14:21

6) Love for Christ’s appearing: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

7) Love for sinners: Romans 9:1-3; Matthew 9:35-38