and that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had prepared beforehand for glory, Truth to Learn God chose some to know the glory of heaven for eternity. Behind the Words “Riches” is from the Greek word ploutos which refers...
Romans 9:22 – Unfair Grace
But if God, wanting to show His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, Truth to Learn God endures the sinfulness of sinners so that His wrath and power will be seen and understood. Behind the Words “Show”...
Romans 9:21 – The Master Potter
Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor? Truth to Learn God made us, we did not make Him. He has the right to make us and use us however He sees fit. Behind...
Romans 9:20 – It Is Fair!
But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, "Why have you made me like this?" Truth to Learn We have no right to tell God who should be saved and who shouldn’t. Behind the Words This...
Romans 9:19 – No Fault Sovereignty
You will say to me then, "Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?" Truth to Learn It is completely fair for God to do as He decides. Behind the Words The Greek verb translated “find fault” is memphomai, meaning “to find fault, to blame,...
Romans 9:18 – God and God Alone
So, then, He has mercy on whom He determines, and whom He determines He hardens. Truth to Learn God makes the decisions regarding whom He shows mercy to. Behind the Words The word “mercy” is from eleeō, which we looked at in verse fifteen. It refers to God’s action...
Romans 9:16 – All His Doing
So then it is not of the one willing, nor of the one running, but of God who shows mercy. Truth to Learn God deserves all the praise and glory for our salvation. Behind the Words The word translated “willing” is a form of the Greek word thelō, which...
Romans 9:15 – Sovereign Over All
For He says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." Truth to Learn God’s compassion and mercy are based on His choice, not ours. He is sovereign over all. Behind the Words “I will have...
Romans 9:14 – The Righteous Choice
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Absolutely not! Truth to Learn God’s choosing of some to be saved is totally right. Behind the Words Paul asks the question, “Is there unrighteousness with God?” However, the Greek text says “Is there not unrighteousness with God?” In...
Romans 9:13 – Love and Hate
As it is written, "I loved Jacob, but I hated Esau." Truth to Learn God chooses whom He loves and whom He hates. Behind the Words The word translated “loved” is from the verb agapaō, which refers to a self-sacrificing love. “Hated” is from the Greek verb miseō, which...