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All the sins of the saints

Psalm 51
Thomas Brooks • July, 23 2008 • Audio
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Thomas Brooks
Thomas Brooks • July, 23 2008
6 articles 119 sermons
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Thomas Brooks' sermon titled "All the Sins of the Saints" centers on the overarching theological topic of God's providence and its assurance for believers, particularly in the face of sin, suffering, and adversity. Brooks argues that every affliction, temptation, and even the sins of the saints serve to ultimately cultivate their spiritual growth, aligning with Romans 8:28, which declares that all things work for the good of those who love God. He emphasizes that trials and tribulations draw believers closer to Christ, fostering attributes like humility, faithfulness, and a deeper love for the Savior. Furthermore, he points out that God's holiness enables Him to transform spiritual failures into opportunities for growth and renewal, rendering all experiences beneficial for the sanctification of believers. The practical significance of this sermon is underscored in reassurances for Christians facing difficulties, encouraging them to find comfort and joy in God's promise that all circumstances, including their own missteps, are ultimately for their good and His glory.

Key Quotes

“Every cross and every loss, and every disease which befall the holy man, shall work for his good.”

“Oh, the care, the fear, the watchfulness, the tenderness, the zeal which God raises in the souls of His saints by their very falls.”

“It is the glory of God's holiness that He can turn spiritual diseases into holy remedies.”

“Yet there is no reason for you to fear nor faint, Because all these things shall work for your good.”

What does the Bible say about God's purpose in suffering?

The Bible teaches that all things work together for good for those who love God, including suffering.

Romans 8:28 confirms that all afflictions and temptations faced by a godly person serve to work for their good. This includes not only adversity but also prosperity. Every trial and comfort contributes to the believer's growth in humility, holiness, and faithfulness, indicating that God's purpose in suffering is intricately tied to our sanctification. Even the falls and sins of the saints are ultimately used by God to deepen their reliance on His grace and increase their love for Him.

Romans 8:28

How do we know that God works all things for our good?

We know this through Scripture, particularly Romans 8:28, which assures us that God has a sovereign plan for our lives.

The assurance that God works all things for the good of those who love Him is rooted in the sovereign nature of God, who orchestrates every circumstance for the benefit of His children. In Romans 8:28, we see that regardless of the trials, each aspect of life—whether joy or sorrow—contributes to our spiritual growth and conformance to the image of Christ. This truth encourages Christians to view their struggles through the lens of faith, trusting that God's active involvement in their lives is motivated by His benevolent purpose.

Romans 8:28

Why is humility important for Christians?

Humility is vital for Christians as it fosters a deeper relationship with God and helps resist sin.

Humility is essential in the Christian life as it aligns us with God's perspective and creates a fertile ground for spiritual growth. In the context of suffering and trials, humility allows believers to recognize their dependence on God's grace. Through their falls and struggles, Christians are often brought to a place of greater humility, enabling them to detest sin and draw closer to Christ. As they experience trials, they cultivate a greater awareness of their need for divine help, which in turn strengthens their faith and brings glory to God.
What is the significance of God's providence in our lives?

God's providence is significant as it assures believers that every event in life is under His sovereign control and working for their good.

The concept of God's providence highlights His active participation in the lives of believers, ensuring that all circumstances—good or bad—are governed by His sovereign will. This doctrine reassures Christians that they are not victims of random chance but are under the purposeful guidance of a loving God. Whether in seasons of joy or hardship, God's providence serves to shape us into the likeness of Christ, instilling confidence that He is using every experience for our ultimate good and His glory.

Romans 8:28

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We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8 verse 28.

All the afflictions and all the temptations And all the desertions, and all the oppressions, and all the oppositions, and all the persecutions which befall a godly man, shall work for his good. Every cross and every loss, and every disease which befall the holy man, shall work for his good. Every device, every snare, every deceit, every depth, every stratagem, and every enterprise of Satan against the holy man shall work for his good. They shall all help to make him more humble, more holy, more heavenly, more spiritual, more faithful, more fruitful, more watchful.

Every prosperity and every adversity, every storm and every calm, every bitter and every sweet, every cross and every comfort, shall work for the holy man's good. When God gives a mercy, that shall work for His good. When God takes away a mercy, that shall work for His good. Yes, even all the falls and all the sins of the saints shall work for their good.

Oh, the care, the fear, the watchfulness, the tenderness, the zeal which God raises in the souls of His saints by their very falls, O the hatred, the indignation, and the detestation which God raises in the hearts of His children against sin by their very falling into sin. Oh, what love to Christ, what thankfulness for Christ, what admiration of Christ, what cleaving to Christ, what exalting of Christ, what drawings from Christ's grace are saints led to by their very falls. It is the glory of God's holiness that He can turn spiritual diseases into holy remedies. He can turn soul poisons into heavenly cordials. He can prevent sin by sin and cure falling by falling.

O Christian, what though friends and relations frown upon you, what though enemies are plotting and conspiring against you, what though needs like armed men are breaking in upon you, What though needs, like armed men, are breaking in upon you? What though men rage and devils roar against you? What though sickness is devastating your family? What though death stands every day at your elbow? Yet there is no reason for you to fear nor faint, Because all these things shall work for your good.

Yes, there is a wonderful cause of joy and rejoicing in all the afflictions and tribulations which come upon you, considering that they shall all work for your good. O Christians, I am afraid, I am afraid that you do not run so often as you should to the breasts of this promise, nor draw that sweetness and comfort from it that it would yield and that your several cases may require.

We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. I have been the longer upon this verse, because the condition of God's people calls for the strongest cordials and the choicest and the sweetest comforts.

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