Last Sunday we considered Romans 8:28, one of the most loved verses in the Bible. This Sunday we move on to Romans 8:29-30, some of the most misunderstood (and therefore hated) verses in the Bible. People love the idea of God working everything for the good in v. 28(with good reason!). But people struggle with the concepts of foreknowledge and predestination in v. 29. If not understood properly, these theological concepts make it seem like God is unloving and unfair. This could not be further from the truth!
The very nature of God is perfect love and perfect justice. This week in Romans we will examine these verses theologically, relationally, and practically. Understood properly, these two verses are some of the most comforting verses in the Bible. God has loved us from the beginning. And God will see us through until we are with Him in perfect glory!
Come worship this Sunday and be encouraged with the great truths about God!
“For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son….” - Romans 8:29a
- Pastor Curt
Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:
1) We are meeting inside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm.
2) We will also be live on Facebook Live. CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon on our website.
Theological Word of The Week:
foreknowledge
Relating to the doctrine of election, the personal, relational knowledge by which God thought of certain people in a saving relationship to himself before creation. This is to be distinguished from the mere knowledge of facts about a person.
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology
Upcoming Events
Children's Ministry
Children can join Cameron every Sunday for Bible time during the service. They will go through the Bible story by story.
Sermon Topic - January 22
Romans: The Gospel changes perspectives
Romans 8:29-30
“Loved from the beginning”
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