Romans 8:28-30

Romans: The Foundations of Faith 

"Five Fabulous Affirmations"
(
Romans 8:28-30)

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Message Slides

Election - Dan Wallace

The Great Plan of God - Moo

Special Words of Salvation - Radmacher

Predestination - Gerald Bray

Major Viewpoints on Election - Ryrie

Predestination: Answering Questions - Stott

Introduction: The Blessings of a Mysterious and Limited Theology


Providence:
God's loving control of all things for His good purpose.
(Romans 8:28)


Foreknowledge:
God's decision/choice to love us.
(Romans 8:29


Predestination:
God's decree/will to save us.
(Romans 8:29)


Calling:
God's personal invitation for us to believe.
(Romans 8:30)


Justification:
God's declaration/acceptance of us as righteous.
(Romans 8:30)


Glorification:
God's complete transformation of us.
(Romans 8:30)


Life in the Spirit
is a life grounded and secure
in the grace of God.

Next Steps
•  Meditate on the love and grace of God this week.
•  Orient your priorities to align with God's purpose to make you like Christ. 
•  Share the gospel of God's love, wisdom, and provision freely offered in Christ Jesus.


This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.

• Monday - Romans 8:1-11
Tuesday - Romans 8:12-17
Wednesday - Romans 8:18-27
Thursday - Romans 8:28-36
Friday - Romans 8:37-39

Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another.  Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.

Home Church Questions
•  Read Romans 8:28-30

•  What was the main point of the message this week?

•  How important is correct/biblical theology for our sanctification?

•  Why is this passage such a hot topic for believers?

•  In what ways does this passage bring perspective to the events of everyday life?

•  In what way does this passage frame life in a much bigger perspective than "every day"?

•  What are some ways Romans 8:28 can be abused?

•  How can Romans 8:28 be used well?

•  What are some ways Romans 8:29-30 can be abused?

•  How can Romans 8:29-30 be used well?

•  Is it possible to enjoy your salvation by knowing you were chosen?

•  How can the gospel presented here be shared with others in a clear and inviting manner?

Easter Offering
Our annual special offering will be taken Sunday, April 4 during both services and online. This year’s offering will fund the annual Special Pack for Operation Christmas Child.  
We are excited to see how many lives the Lord will impact through the generosity of His people.
You can give online by going to https://www.fellowshipconway.org/give

New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning.  If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you.  Please fill out the “Connect” section of your bulletin, tear it off, and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.

Fellowship 101 | April 11 | 9:00 a.m.
We invite you to join us on Sunday morning, April 11th, to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to learn about our mission, values, and ministries. If you’re new to Fellowship, mark your calendars for Sunday, April 11th, 9:00 a.m. (conference room) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time you will get to meet some of our ministry leaders and ask questions that will help you in your search for a home church. We’re excited to meet you! Go to fellowshipconway.org/register to sign-up.

Home Church
New to Fellowship? Ready to get connected relationally and grow spiritually in community? Home Church is the place for you! In our small groups you will study God’s Word, pray together, and serve alongside one another. We believe God intended for people to live in community and at Fellowship that is in our small groups called Home Church. Contact Michael Harrison mharrison@fellowshipconway.org to hear more and get connected.

First Love Ministry
First Love Ministry would love your prayers.  God has called our small group of women to go into some difficult, yet ripe, places to show His love.  We make monthly visits to several of the dance clubs in the Little Rock/North Little Rock area, taking in gifts for each dancer and bodyguard/doorkeeper along with a message of hope and a smile.  If you would like to know more about First Love and how you can join us in praying for God to bring His Kingdom into these dark places, contact Marcee Watkins, Casey Thurow, Alicia Gough, or Anna Wanamaker.

Downline Preview
Thank you Fellowship Conway for hosting the Downline Conway Institute this year! For the past 5 months, 27 people from 14 different Conway churches have been gathering at Fellowship to walk through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and be further equipped as disciple makers in our churches, homes, and communities. Coming up in April, you are invited to a preview night where you can come for an evening and get a taste of what Downline offers and hopefully a desire to join us next Fall. Be watching for more details for the preview night, Fellowship and Downline would love for you to consider this great opportunity to spiritually grow in the area of discipleship. Check out more about Downline at downlineconway.com

Finances

Weekly Budget      25,962
Giving For 02/28   28,833
Giving For 03/07   33,212

YTD Budget          934,615
YTD Giving         1,073,061
Over                     138,446 

Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,535,065
Received-to-date 1,573,024