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Charles Stanley on Personal Providence - Baptist (Romans 8:28)

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"God is too good to be unkind and too wise to be mistaken. When you cannot trace His hand, you can always trust His heart. Romans 8:28 is God's personal promise to YOU: in YOUR situation, for YOUR good, He is working." — Charles Stanley. Baptist emphasis on personal appropriation of God's promise.

Topics & Themes

personaltrustyour situationGod's hearttoo good

Scripture References

Romans 8:28

Emotional Tone

trusthopecomfort

Audience

adults

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