For whom does God cause all things to work together for good?
This promise is for 'those who love God, who are called according to His purpose' - those focused on God through Jesus Christ, with a settled lifestyle of loving Him and living according to His plan. The person who hates or ignores God has no claim on it.
Also asked: Who benefits from God using all things to turn out for their good? · What people does God help by making all situations turn out well?
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Is God's promise of making everything turn out well for someone who rejects or dislikes Him?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 1, Lesson 1-2 - The Plan-Redemption (pp. 11-18) · Read this lesson in the book →
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Plan of GodGoodGod and goodcall of Godconformity to Jesus ChristJustificationPredestinationCross and sinLove for Godseparation from God
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See also
- How do we know God operates by a plan?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–2: The Plan—Redemption
- What does “predestined” (proorizo) mean in Scripture?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–2: The Plan—Redemption
- Who are the called?Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–2: The Plan—Redemption
- Explain how God calls people.Same lesson · The Basics · Lesson 1–2: The Plan—Redemption
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