Does God Determine Who Will Be Saved? | Part 3 | E004 • 2026

The Seed of the Woman and the Foundation of Paul’s Argument Before opening the book of Romans, and especially before examining Romans chapters 9, 10, and 11, it is essential to understand the premise Paul is working from. In this episode, we step back to the beginning and follow the biblical revelation of the seed of promise, starting in the garden and moving through redemptive history to the birth of Jesus Christ. Scripture reveals that history is governed not by human achievement, but by God’s preservation of the Seed the woman’s Seed who would crush the serpent and bring life to the world. We explore the meaning of “seed” in Scripture, the division of humanity into two lines in Adam and in Christ, the role of Mary as the true bloodline of David, the legal role of Joseph, and why the virgin conception was necessary for the fulfillment of God’s promise. Along the way, we allow the New Testament, especially the writings of Paul, to interpret the Old Testament promises clearly and consistently. This teaching lays the groundwork for understanding Paul’s discussion of election, history, and God’s purpose in Romans. Without this foundation, Romans is easily misunderstood. With it, Paul’s argument becomes coherent, faithful to Scripture, and anchored in God’s eternal plan revealed from the beginning.