When the topic of predestination comes up in conversation, our minds tend to jump to a couple passages of scripture. Ephesians 1 is most likely one of them. Often there is a two-sided debate that goes on when we take a look at this chapter. We immediately focus on the word “predestine” and begin discussing…
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Romans 9 | Part 3
If you have not watched Romans 9 | Part 1 or Romans 9 | Part 2, please do so first! This section covers Romans 9:19 – 33. Paul begins verse 19 with another objection that he perceives his audience may have to what he has just said. Here are some additional thoughts on things we…
Romans 9 | Part 2
If you have not watched Romans 9 | Part 1, do so first! This section covers Romans 9:13-18. In this section, Paul begins to respond to an objection which questions God’s justice with regards to how he has dealt with the nation of Israel. Although I addressed all of the questions below in some degree…
Romans 9 | Part 1
This section covers Romans 9:1-13. First, watch the video below! Here are some additional thoughts that may help answer some questions that you may have after watching the video. In verses 6 – 13, we talked about how Paul is using an allegory. He is using the story of how the nation of Israel was…
Romans 9 | Intro
Romans 9 is chapter that often brings up confusion and debate. Phrases such as “God has mercy on whom he desires, and hardens whom he desires” leaves many uncomfortable and torn between believing what those verses seem to say about God and how they thought God to be. I was there. This lead to hours…