Paul concludes in 8:28–30 by emphasizing that all things that may happen to believers, including the sufferings of the present time, assist their “good” (their salvation). This is a fact because those who love God have been called according to God’s purpose (8:28). Nothing can harm believers; everything helps them on their path to future glory. Believers who love God are the people whom God has called in accordance with his gracious decision to save sinners. God’s gracious decision to save sinners is succinctly explained in two steps in verse 29: God elected sinners to be saved, and God predestined the goal of the election of sinners. This goal is the glorification of the believers—they will share the glorious form of Jesus Christ, the risen Son of God, and live as members of God’s family…