To whom does God make the promise "All things work together for good" (Rom. 8:28)?
To those who love God—those who are focused on God through the Person of Jesus Christ. Jesus said unequivocally in John 14:6 that no one could reach God except through Him: "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me." Anyone who talks about God but despises Jesus Christ has a god who is a figment of his imagination. He cannot expect that anything will work for ultimate good in his life.
Also asked: Who does God promise will have all things work together for good? · What kind of people can expect God to work things out for their ultimate good? · Can a person who rejects Jesus Christ still get the benefit of God working everything out for good in their life?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Lesson 1-2 — The Plan—Redemption (p.12–13) · Read this lesson in the book → · Read this lesson online →
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