For as you previously did not believe in God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief, Truth to Learn We can obtain mercy from God when we believe Him. Behind the Words The grammatical construction that ties this verse with the following one is the use of the...
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 11:30 – Believe It or Not
Romans 11:30 - Believe It or Not For as you were once disobedient to God, yet have now obtained mercy through their disobedience, Truth to Learn We can obtain mercy from God when we believe Him. Behind the Words The grammatical construction that ties this verse with the following one...
Romans 9:18 – God and God Alone
Romans 9:18 - God and God Alone Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom He wills 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....
Romans 9:16 – All His Doing
Romans 9:16 - All His Doing So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, 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 “wills” is a form of...
Romans 9:15 – Sovereign Over All
Romans 9:15 - Sovereign Over All For He says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion." Truth to Learn God’s compassion and mercy are based on His choice, not ours. He is sovereign over...