Pastor Joel Santti: Romans 9:1-33
Election, Israel, and God's Purpose
-Important to remember that God's dealings with humankind has always been by faith.
v. 1-5
Paul's burden for the Jews expressed.
-echoes Moses's desire in Exodus 32:32
Israel's many blessings can't save them; only faith in Christ will.
v. 6-13
One's lineage can't save them.
-examples Ishmael, Esau
v. 14-24
God's power as shown in His mercy and judgment.
-God blessed Pharaoh, then cut him off.
v. 25-33
-Salvation by Christ, not ethnicity.
Monday, August 25, 2008
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