Go! And Trust The God Who Gave His Best - Romans 8:32 Series

Go! And Trust the God Who Gave His Best

Romans 8:32 (NLT): "Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?"

Introduction: The God Who Gives Everything

Have you ever received a gift so extravagant, so undeserved, that you were left speechless? Perhaps it was a time someone went above and beyond for you, and you wondered, “How could they love me that much?”

Today, we turn our eyes to the greatest gift ever given—the gift of God’s own Son, Jesus Christ. Our key verse, Romans 8:32, is a promise from the heart of God to your heart: “Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?”

This verse is the foundation of confidence, hope, and assurance for the believer. If God gave His best—His Son—how could He possibly withhold anything we truly need?

1. God Did Not Spare His Own Son (Romans 8:32a)

"Since he did not spare even his own Son…"

Paul here draws a powerful contrast—God did not spare His Son. The Greek word used here is ?fe?sat? (epheisato), meaning to hold back, to refrain, to withhold mercy. God did not withhold; He did not pull back His hand.

This echoes Genesis 22, where Abraham was willing to sacrifice Isaac, his only son, but God intervened: “Do not lay a hand on the boy!” (Genesis 22:12, NLT). Yet on Calvary, there was no angel to cry “Stop!” The Father delivered Jesus to the cross willingly.

As R.T. Kendall wrote: “Calvary is not a tragic accident; it is a divine appointment.” Kendall reminds us the cross was not man’s scheme gone wrong—it was God’s sovereign plan for our redemption.

How often do we doubt God’s love when life feels harsh? When trials come, remember: He did not spare His own Son for you. If He went that far, you can trust His heart when you cannot trace His hand.

2. He Gave Him Up for Us All (Romans 8:32b)

"…but gave him up for us all…"

The phrase “gave him up” translates the Greek pa??d??e? (paredoken), meaning to hand over, to deliver up, to surrender. This is the same word used in Romans 4:25: “He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.”

It speaks of deliberate, sacrificial giving. God surrendered His Son to betrayal, to suffering, to the full weight of divine justice—for us all. Not for the deserving, but for the undeserving.

John 3:16 echoes this: “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

As Max Lucado puts it: “The Maker of the stars would rather die for you than live without you.” That’s not sentiment; that’s salvation.

Imagine a judge who sees a guilty man before him—a man condemned to death. But instead of sending him to the gallows, the judge takes off his robes, steps down, and says, “I will take his place.” That is what God did for you in Christ.

3. The Assurance: Won’t He Also Give Us Everything Else? (Romans 8:32c)

"…won’t he also give us everything else?"

Here Paul moves from the historical act of the cross to the present promise of provision. The Greek ?a??seta? (charisetai) means to graciously grant, to freely bestow.

This does not mean God will give you everything you want—but everything you truly need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3, NLT: “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life.”).

John Piper says: “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” God gives what will ultimately conform us to Christ, not necessarily what will make life comfortable.

This is where trust becomes practical. You may face illness, job loss, rejection, or grief—but if God gave you His Son, He will not abandon you now. Every trial is not a denial of His love; it is an opportunity to lean on His promise.

4. Supporting Scriptures

a. Isaiah 53:10 (NLT): "But it was the Lord’s good plan to crush him and cause him grief. Yet when his life is made an offering for sin, he will have many descendants. He will enjoy a long life, and the Lord’s good plan will prosper in his hands."

This Old Testament prophecy reminds us the cross was always the plan. The Hebrew word for “crush” here is ?????? (daka), meaning to bruise, to break. God’s will was not thwarted by the cross; it was fulfilled.

b. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NLT) : "For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ."