The Bible’s Most Uncomfortable Truth | Romans 9 Explained

Send us Fan MailRomans 9 confronts us with truths about God that can make us uncomfortable—especially when our ideas about who God should be collide with what Scripture actually says.Paul addresses God’s sovereignty, mercy, Israel’s unbelief, the calling of the Gentiles, and the danger of trying to establish righteousness through works rather than faith. But here’s what most people miss: our discomfort with a truth does not make that truth go away. Sometimes it exposes something in our own hearts.In this teaching through Romans 9, we look at:Why Paul was heartbroken over IsraelWhy God’s promises had not failedIsaac and IshmaelJacob and EsauGod’s mercy and compassionPharaoh and the sovereignty of GodThe Potter and the clayIsrael, the Gentiles, and the remnantWhy righteousness comes through faith rather than worksThe danger of pride before GodRomans 9 reminds us that God is God and we are not. Everything we have is from Him, and everything ultimately exists for His glory.If you want to continue studying Scripture and growing with other believers, join the community:Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support  Support the show