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 8:1-26

B. The Promise of Assurance

1. The Personal Assurance in the Promise – “we know”

2. The Giver of the Promise: Our Sovereign God

TODAY

3. The recipients of the promise: those who love God, called: Romans 8:28

a. The types of obedience in those who love God

– Dependent obedience: John 15:5, 1 Corinthians 15:10

– Delightful obedience: 1 John 5:2-3

– Consistent obedience: Philippians 2:12-14

– Submissive obedience: Acts 26:19

– Simple obedience: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 John 3:23

– Familial obedience: 1 Peter 1:13-15

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