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First published in 1663 by the title A Divine Cordial, Watson simply but profoundly explains how God does in fact make all things - good and bad things - work together for the good of His people. By far the most useful explanation of Romans 8:28 ever written.
Watson said that two of the greatest obstacles he faced as a pastor were:
1) To make unbelievers sad, so they recognize their need of God's grace, and:
2) To make believers joyful, in their experience of God's grace!
He wrote this book to make an effort to undo the second difficulty: by explaining Paul's teaching in Romans 8:28. As for his own experience, Watson wrote this the year after he and 2,000 other ministers were expelled from the Church of England, and thus exposed to much hardship and suffering. This is the rich exposition of a faithful man who lived in circumstances when only faith in the Word of God could bring him such a confidence.
Thomas Watson's exposition is always simple, illuminating and rich in practical application. He explains that both the best and the worst experiences work for the good of God's people. He carefully analyzes what it means to be someone who loves God and is "called according to his purpose".
All Things For Good provides sound, biblical answers to the contemporary question: Why do bad things happen to good people?
EXTRACT FROM THE PREFACE "Christian Reader -- There are two things which I have always looked upon as difficult. The one is, to make the wicked sad; the other is, to make the godly joyful. Dejection in the godly arises from a double spring; either because their inward comforts are darkened, or their outward comforts are disturbed. To cure both these troubles, I have put forth this ensuing piece, hoping, by the blessing of God, that it will buoy up their despondent hearts, and make them look with a more pleasant aspect. I would prescribe them to take, now and then, a little of this Cordial: "All things work together for good to them that love God" To know that nothing hurts the godly, is a matter of comfort; but to be assured that all things which fall out shall co-operate for their good, that their crosses shall be turned into blessings, that showers of affliction water the withering root of their grace and make it flourish more; this may fill their hearts with joy till they run over." -- Thomas Watson
