(Rom 8:30) “Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.”  Notice that although you and I are still here upon this earth, still fighting our old nature, still enduring sickness and ailments, yet it is said we are “glorified”. In the mind of God, the end result – our resurrection – has occurred: (Eph 2:5) “Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) (6)  And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:”

(Rom 8:30) “Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.”   “Justify”: judicial term meaning found not guilty. Imagine, sinful you being pronounced not guilty. Why? Jesus took your guilt and paid the penalty! Notice it is not automatic. One has to respond to the “call” to repent and be saved. 

 (Rom 8:30) “Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.”  In His foreknowledge, knowing which person would be saved when presented with the gospel, He spoke the gospel to their heart (He called). This is not predetermining salvation, but acting upon foreknowledge: (Luk_8:15)  “But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.”   

(Rom 8:29) “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”   Notice the Lord Jesus is the firstborn meaning that we who follow the cross and resurrection are the brethren. This “did not” occur before Pentecost. Those in the Old Testament were not “saved” as we know  it, born again being sealed with the Holy Spirit.

  (Rom 8:29) “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”   That image is not only a glorified body, but also a conforming of our character from worldliness to godliness. Since the saved are predestined to this end, there can be no loss of it along the way. 

(Rom 8:29) “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”   Note the predestination is based upon foreknowledge. Foreknowledge of what? Not, who you are, for He knows all people. The answer has to be foreknowledge that one would be moved by the cross and repent seeking forgiveness.

 (Rom 8:28) “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”    God has a purpose – a plan. That plan includes the lives lived of those who seek to live that life for Him. Have you lived your life for Him? 

(Rom 8:28) “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”   All things would include even the judgment – natural or divine – of my sins if, and only if, they are repented of – forsaken. Note that to be reprimanded of the Lord is a good thing if the result is that it makes me grow in grace and draws me closer to Him.  

(Rom 8:28) “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”  It seems any time a bad thing happens, believers quote this verse as applying to themselves. It doesn’t “unless” they love Him. Love for Him means He, His work, His desires for us comes first: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul;…” (Matt 22:37a) In what ways have you demonstrated “love” for God?

Rom 8:27) “And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”   The fact that one is interceding implies that there is a reason He is needed. The text says it is because of the “infirmity” of our flesh.  Our flesh holds back our understanding to both our own needs and God’s will.  “Lord, thank you for your Intercession. Please help me to grow in the understanding of your will, and, a greater understanding of my need before Thee.”