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God's Sovereign Choice (Romans 9: 14–29)

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Episode Notes:

Main Theme:

  • God’s sovereign choice is taught clearly in Scripture.
  • Common objections arise — both about God's fairness and human free will.

Key Objections Addressed:

  1. Is God unjust?
    • Paul’s emphatic answer: Certainly not! (v.14)
    • God’s mercy is a sovereign gift, not a human right.
  2. What about human free will?
    • Paul reminds us: We are creatures, not the Creator. (v.20)
    • Like clay in a potter’s hands — God has authority over His creation.

Biblical Examples:

  • Moses (Exodus 33:19):
    • God's mercy is given according to His will, not human effort.
  • Pharaoh (Exodus 9:16):
    • Pharaoh hardened his own heart, then God judicially confirmed it.
    • Through Pharaoh’s resistance, God's power and name were proclaimed.

Key Doctrinal Points:

  • Salvation depends on God’s mercy (v.16), not human will or striving.
  • God has the right to both show mercy and harden hearts (v.18).
  • God's sovereignty and human responsibility coexist, even if mysterious.

Supporting Scriptures:

  • Ephesians 1:
    • “Good pleasure of His will” (v.5)
    • “Mystery of His will” (v.9)
    • “Counsel of His will” (v.11)

Reflection:

  • Wrestling with the doctrine of election is normal.
  • A pivotal moment: acceptance of God's sovereign choice while reading Acts 13:48 — "As many as were ordained to eternal life believed."
  • Deciding to let Scripture speak for itself and trust God's wisdom.

Conclusion:

  • God’s sovereignty is not injustice—it is righteousness.
  • Even when His ways are mysterious, God's will is rooted in wisdom, justice, and love.

Support the show

For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|Patreon
Support me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.
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Chapters

1. God's Sovereign Choice (Romans 9: 14–29) (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Signpost Inn Podcast (00:11:17)

3. (Cont.) God's Sovereign Choice (Romans 9: 14–29) (00:12:06)

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Episode Notes:

Main Theme:

  • God’s sovereign choice is taught clearly in Scripture.
  • Common objections arise — both about God's fairness and human free will.

Key Objections Addressed:

  1. Is God unjust?
    • Paul’s emphatic answer: Certainly not! (v.14)
    • God’s mercy is a sovereign gift, not a human right.
  2. What about human free will?
    • Paul reminds us: We are creatures, not the Creator. (v.20)
    • Like clay in a potter’s hands — God has authority over His creation.

Biblical Examples:

  • Moses (Exodus 33:19):
    • God's mercy is given according to His will, not human effort.
  • Pharaoh (Exodus 9:16):
    • Pharaoh hardened his own heart, then God judicially confirmed it.
    • Through Pharaoh’s resistance, God's power and name were proclaimed.

Key Doctrinal Points:

  • Salvation depends on God’s mercy (v.16), not human will or striving.
  • God has the right to both show mercy and harden hearts (v.18).
  • God's sovereignty and human responsibility coexist, even if mysterious.

Supporting Scriptures:

  • Ephesians 1:
    • “Good pleasure of His will” (v.5)
    • “Mystery of His will” (v.9)
    • “Counsel of His will” (v.11)

Reflection:

  • Wrestling with the doctrine of election is normal.
  • A pivotal moment: acceptance of God's sovereign choice while reading Acts 13:48 — "As many as were ordained to eternal life believed."
  • Deciding to let Scripture speak for itself and trust God's wisdom.

Conclusion:

  • God’s sovereignty is not injustice—it is righteousness.
  • Even when His ways are mysterious, God's will is rooted in wisdom, justice, and love.

Support the show

For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|Patreon
Support me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.
https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

  continue reading

Chapters

1. God's Sovereign Choice (Romans 9: 14–29) (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Signpost Inn Podcast (00:11:17)

3. (Cont.) God's Sovereign Choice (Romans 9: 14–29) (00:12:06)

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