The Golden Chain of Salvation

In this 11/6/16 message from Romans 8:28-31, Elder Mike Gowens answers the question "What do Primitive Baptists Believe?" by looking at the five "links" in the chain of salvation. Why is it important to understand that the salvation of sinners is the sovereign work of a covenant keeping God? This perspective alone gives the believer assurance that God is for his people in a world in which so many things are against them. These five "links" work together for their eternal good, though presently they suffer many afflictions.