![]() Convinced of the truth of Romans 8:28 and 29, he chose to believe God had a good plan for his bad cancer.īecause Billy believed God could use even something as destructive as a brain tumor, he responded in faith and trust. ![]() Billy played college baseball, married his sweetheart, and fathered two handsome sons. My friend Billy was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 35. “For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers” ( Romans 8:29).Ī wise Bible teacher once told me, “God allows everything into our lives for one of two purposes-either to bring us into a relationship with himself or, if we already know him, to make us more like His Son.” Third, the Importance of the Verse following Romans 8:28 All things may not be good, but God can and will use all things for good. The truth of Romans 8:28 reminds us that although sin and Satan are powerful, God is more powerful He is able to redeem and restore anything for our good and his glory. Joni’s life and ministry are a stunning testimony of how God can use a tragedy like a paralyzing diving accident to impact the lives of millions. When people ask her why God allows suffering, she often says, “God allows what he hates to accomplish what he loves.” And what does God love? For people to enter into a relationship with himself and become more like him. Joni Eareckson Tada, an inspirational speaker, author, and singer, is a quadriplegic who has been confined to a wheelchair for more than 40 years. This verse says to those who love God and are doing their best to obey his commands, “Even though bad/sad/evil/wicked things will touch your life, I (God) will use them to ultimately bring about good, both in your life and in the world.” ![]() Not those who claim to believe in God but are living like the devil. To understand the truth of this scripture quote, we can’t just quote the part of the verse we like: “And we know that in all things God works for the good.” and skip the rest, “of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” First, Romans 8:28 includes Loving God and Being Called to His Purpose ![]() Therefore, I’d like to share three things about this popular verse you may never have noticed. Sadly, it’s also one of the most misquoted and misunderstood verses in the Bible. Romans 8:28 is one of the most memorized and quoted verses in the New Testament: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” This Scripture brings comfort, direction, and hope to Christians every day. ![]()
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