Romans 8:28 Does Not Mean What Most Christians Think | R.C. Sproul

Romans 8:28 is one of the most quoted promises in Scripture—but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Does “all things work together for good” mean Christians will escape tragedy, recover everything they lose, or eventually understand every painful event? This sermon examines what Paul actually teaches about suffering, providence, divine sovereignty, human responsibility, effectual calling, justification, and the unbreakable purpose of God. Through the stories of Joseph and the crucifixion of Christ, we discover how God can sovereignly govern genuine evil without becoming the author of sin. Evil remains evil, suffering remains painful, and human beings remain accountable. Yet nothing can overturn God’s redemptive purpose for those who belong to Jesus Christ. This message offers biblical comfort for believers facing grief, betrayal, illness, fear, or uncertainty—and a serious warning against claiming God’s promises while refusing His Son. The Christian’s confidence is not that every event will become pleasant, but that no event can separate us from the love of God in Christ. #Romans828 #RCSproul #ChristianSermon #GodsSovereignty #DivineProvidence #ReformedTheology #ChristianSuffering #BiblicalTruth #FaithInGod