Rom 8:28 We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
This is what I mean when I say, it is GOD's way or the highway, only those things that are fitting into the Lord's plan will work together for our good. We dare not use this scripture in a universal sense because it is not applicable in all situations.
The proper use for this verse occurs when conditions meet the criteria set forth in the scripture. The first thing to notice is that GOD must be a partner in our labors. Partners work together and in our case the work would be accomplishing the LORD's purpose in our labors. Now when we read our subject scripture the message is more defined. All things do work together for our good when GOD has partnerd in our efforts.
Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.]
The above scripture, Mark 16:20 identifies an event where the LORD is working with His disciples confirming His word by the signs that followed. Jesus is a partner in their labors because it was His command that they go forward and preach. The disciples were acting on the plan and purpose of GOD.
This is the plan of GOD:
Mark 16:15 And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach and publish openly the good news (the Gospel) to every creature [of the whole human race].
And, this is the purpose of GOD:
Mark 16:16 He who believes [who adheres to and trusts in and relies on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth] and is baptized will be saved [from the penalty of eternal death]; but he who does not believe [who does not adhere to and trust in and rely on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth] will be condemned.
Jesus goes on to say that this scripture applies to those who love me and are called according to my design and purpose. We can not proceed merrily along in life apart from the design and purpose of GOD and expect a good result in the end, it is that simple.
Christianity does not operate neither does it exist outside the design and purpose of GOD. And, the design and purpose of GOD is communicated to Christians through His Holy Bible , His Holy Spirit and through His hand picked sanctified and consecrated messengers in the earth. Christianity fulfills the will of GOD through acting on the revelation knowledge of GOD's purpose.
Col 1:9 For this reason we also, from the day we heard of it, have not ceased to pray and make [special] request for you, [asking] that you may be filled with the full (deep and clear) knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [in comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God] and in understanding and discernment of spiritual things--
Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.]
The above scripture, Mark 16:20 identifies an event where the LORD is working with His disciples confirming His word by the signs that followed. Jesus is a partner in their labors because it was His command that they go forward and preach. The disciples were acting on the plan and purpose of GOD.
This is the plan of GOD:
Mark 16:15 And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach and publish openly the good news (the Gospel) to every creature [of the whole human race].
And, this is the purpose of GOD:
Mark 16:16 He who believes [who adheres to and trusts in and relies on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth] and is baptized will be saved [from the penalty of eternal death]; but he who does not believe [who does not adhere to and trust in and rely on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth] will be condemned.
Jesus goes on to say that this scripture applies to those who love me and are called according to my design and purpose. We can not proceed merrily along in life apart from the design and purpose of GOD and expect a good result in the end, it is that simple.
Christianity does not operate neither does it exist outside the design and purpose of GOD. And, the design and purpose of GOD is communicated to Christians through His Holy Bible , His Holy Spirit and through His hand picked sanctified and consecrated messengers in the earth. Christianity fulfills the will of GOD through acting on the revelation knowledge of GOD's purpose.
Col 1:9 For this reason we also, from the day we heard of it, have not ceased to pray and make [special] request for you, [asking] that you may be filled with the full (deep and clear) knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [in comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God] and in understanding and discernment of spiritual things--
