The word “if” in Romans 8:31 translates a Greek word that signifies a fulfilled condition, and would be better translated “BECAUSE God be for us!” All that follows is an assessment of this “because” phrase. We must always remember in the midst of our circumstances that it is not “IF” (conditional clause) “God is for us”, But “Because” (statement of fact!) “God is for us”. We must always remember that God is on our side, or more importantly, because of our relationship with Christ, we are on God’s side! Circumstances are just that circumstances, they are really neither good or bad in and of themselves, they only become good or bad based on our approach, perspective, and attitude. Our relationship with Jesus Christ should affect our outlook on all three of these areas. If you have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, find your strength to face the circumstances of your life, through the promise that “God IS for you!”… READ MORE

Romans 8:31-39 reminds us that the Holy Spirit enables us to gain the ultimate victory over sin in our lives because of His relationship to the Father and the Son. As a result, we can live confidently, and peacefully in the midst of our circumstances. To give us the assurance we need, Paul reveals God’s answer to two closely related questions: Can any person or circumstance cause a believer to lose their salvation? The answer of course is no, but it is good for us to be reminded of that. Read this great passage, and find your comfort in the Lord today!… READ MORE

 Romans 8:29-30 reminds us that Salvation is not initiated by a person’s decision to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, but on God’s Foreknowledge. This is not a reference to his omniscient foresight But to his foreordination. He not only sees faith in advance but ordains it in advance, God’s is not only bringing to pass in me something, but has planned it for me. The purpose of this salvation is not so that we can go to heaven, but so that He may conform us into the image of His Son, and then use us to bring others to this salvation we enjoy. It is with this in mind that we understand the working of the Holy Spirit to shape us as verse 30 reminds us of the work of God in conforming us into the image of His Son. As you go through the events and circumstances of your life, remember that it all comes as a Divine plan with the purpose of conforming us into the image of Christ, and to bring about the opportunities to point others to the grace of God. That is the good that God is working out in our lives (Romans 8:28). … READ MORE