Romans 9, pt. 9, Personal Response

Personal Response Personally, I believe that the timeless truths of this passage are absolutely sweet. Indeed, the whole paradigm of my thinking was turned upside down for the better when I came across a true understanding of this chapter in the book of Romans. I used to believe that God had chosen me only because [...]

Romans 9, pt. 8 Timeless Truths and Application

Timeless Truths and Application An understanding of this passage is still immensely significant for us today. It is relevant because through this passage we come to understand that the God we serve never fails, even when it seems that many are rejecting His name. A correct understanding of this passage should encourage believers as they [...]

Romans 9, pt. 7

19You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?… Paul anticipates yet another objection. Here the sinful mind is so quick to question the authority and justice of God. The question, plainly stated is “How can God hold unbelievers responsible for their sin if it is [...]

Romans 9, pt. 6

14What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God’s part?… Here Paul foresees and anticipates what he knows will be an objection for surely Paul had received this objection before. Here the fallen man is prone to say that God is unjust in choosing one over the other. How can this be fair? And [...]

Romans 9, pt. 5

8This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring… Paul argues that it is the spiritual offspring of Abraham that is the true Israel; those who believe, by faith, in the promises of God. Hence, if Isaac [...]

Romans 9, pt. 4

5To them belong the patriarchs, … It was from Israel that the primary recipients of God’s promises flow. This would include Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and his twelve sons. And from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ… Paul reaffirms that Christ too had come forth as a descendent of Abraham and David, alluding [...]

Romans 9, pt. 3

1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—… Paul realizes that he is about to address an important topic. An issue that is indeed worthy of an oath as many at that time were calling Paul an enemy of to his own kinsmen. Many thought that Paul was telling his nation to forsake the law [...]

Romans 9, Pt. 2

Big Idea and Interpretation Romans 9:1-23 fits into the argument addressing this question: how is God’s promise still being fulfilled to ethnic Israel with so many Israelites rejecting the Christ? This calls God’s faithfulness into question. Has the Word of God failed? The Roman Church was first started by Jewish Christians, and is now being [...]

Romans 9, Pt. 1

Here is the first of many parts of an exposition of Romans 9:1-23 ____________________________________________________________________ Genre and Context The Genre of the Book of Romans is Epistolic, which means that it is a letter. Epistles are very flexible in their content, usually following a structure that consists of an opening, a body and a closing, and [...]