Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Let’s take a few examples of some of these passages of Scripture so that we could confirm what is being said, about taking certain promises and statements that are either qualified or conditional, and applying them with a broad brush to everyone, when in fact God is speaking conditionally…. Romans 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.
When you look at the passage carefully you will see a qualified statement with specific conditions which are applicable to those who love God, and who are called according to His purpose. Now, even though it’s a fact that through the gospel God is calling every person, the fact is that not every person loves God, and not everyone responds to the call of the gospel in the positive. And therefore, using that passage to make a broad application to the general public, regardless of their relationship with God, will be a gross misapplication of the text in question.
Again, when you scrutinize the passage carefully, it does not say that all things are good, it says that all things work together as a cumulative whole, for the good of God’s people. That means that “All things” may at times include a few situations, conditions, providences, and certain circumstances that might not readily add up to the strictly, logical thinking mind. But when taken as a complete whole, it will make sense, and will be for the greater good of God’s people.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!