Are You Persuaded?

03/11/2025 45 min
Are You Persuaded?

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Episode Synopsis

This sermon, drawn from Romans 8:28–39, presents a powerful theological affirmation of the believer's unshakable security in Christ, rooted in God's sovereign love and faithfulness. Centered on the transformative truth that 'all things work together for good' for those who love God and are called according to His purpose, the message unfolds the golden chain of salvation—foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification—demonstrating that God's work in the believer is irreversible. The preacher emphasizes that this security is not based on human effort or merit, but on the unwavering love of God revealed in Christ's sacrifice, which no trial, persecution, or created power can sever. Through vivid contrasts with secular philosophies like Nietzsche's 'God is dead,' the sermon underscores that Christian hope is not self-generated but grounded in divine assurance, culminating in the believer's confident persuasion that nothing—neither death nor life, neither present nor future—can separate them from God's love in Christ. The tone is both pastoral and urgent, calling listeners to rest in this truth, reject doubt, and live with eternal purpose, knowing they are kept by God's power and sealed by the Holy Spirit.