EPISODE · Jan 28, 2019
The Problem with Predestination - Part 3
from HopeInMadison · host Andy Wulff
You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?” But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” - Romans 9:19–20 (ESV) Job is one of the most comforting and terrifying books in the Bible. In it we see God's control over all things. We see his power to both restrain and allow hardship, difficulty, and evil. We also see the very limited human struggle of trying to make sense of it all. It is human and even Christian to struggle to understand the purposes and plans of God while struggling in faith, but there is also a line where struggling becomes contending. It's where we think we know more and could rearrange the world into a better place. Our version of reality would be better. This is the question and struggle that Paul confronts in the 3rd objection to God's providence. Take some time before this weekend to read back through Romans 9 as we approach the purpose and plans of God in salvation. Pay special attention to the end of the chapter as it will lead us to the communion table as we remember being brought from outside the promises to a member of God's family through Christ.
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You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?” But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” - Romans 9:19–20 (ESV) Job is one of the most comforting and terrifying books in the Bible. In it we see God's control over all things. We see his power to both restrain and allow hardship, difficulty, and evil. We also see the very limited human struggle of trying to make sense of it all. It is human and even Christian to struggle to understand the purposes and plans of God while struggling in faith, but there is also a line where struggling becomes contending. It's where we think we know more and could rearrange the world into a better place. Our version of reality would be better. This is the question and struggle that Paul confronts in the 3rd objection to God's providence. Take some time before this weekend to read back through Romans 9 as we approach the purpose and plans of God in salvation. Pay special attention to the end of the chapter as it will lead us to the communion table as we remember being brought from outside the promises to a member of God's family through Christ.
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