Biblical Museum Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son… I. THE NATURE OF THIS CONFORMITY with respect to — 1. His sonship. 2. His moral character. 3. His offices. 4. His suffering and humiliation. 5. His glory. II. THE ACT OF GOD IN PURSUANCE OF THAT END. Predestination is an act agreeable — 1. To God's nature. 2. To the analogy of nature. 3. To the conduct of His providence in Christ.Conclusion: Predestination — 1. Affords no comfort to those who are not conformed to Christ. 2. Does not destroy the voluntary character of human actions, nor involve force or compulsion. (Biblical Museum.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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