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Romans 9:14-29

Sovereign Mercy

The Bible's teaching on God's election can be difficult to understand. It often raises questions, if not objections, that it is unfair or just makes us into robots. It seems Paul has heard these objections before because he answers them in this passage.

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Romans 9:1-13

Has God Failed?

Why do some people believe the gospel, while others reject it? Ultimately this question pushes us to consider the doctrine of God's election. That's where Paul goes in Romans 9. This is a deep subject. But understanding it opens up some wonderful vistas into the gospel of grace.

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Romans 8:31-39

Eternally Secure

For those who trust in Christ our eternal security is guaranteed. Romans 8 concludes with a celebration of our security by testing it against our deepest fears. Is there anyone or anything that can seperate us from the love of God? When we look at the cross of Christ, we have a sure answer.

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Romans 8:28-30

All Things for Good

Romans 8:28 is one of the most loved verses in the Bible. We love the thought that for those who love God all things work together for good. But what is the good that God is working for? How can we see it in our lives, especially when things are not good?

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1 Samuel 23-24

Upheld

David continues to live as a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Yet the Lord is the upholder of his life (Ps 54:4). We learn how God upholds his people in times of distress: by the encouragement of his promises, the assurance of his protection and the certainty of his purposes.

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Psalm 2

Christ our King

Humanity deeply resists God’s rule, believing it to be a form of bondage. In reality, true freedom is found in serving the king God has set in place. There is no escape from the king’s rule. But he has made a way for rebels to become friends and enjoy the blessing of his rule. 

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Psalm 33

Sovereign God

Often the things that unsettle us loom larger in our minds than God does. Psalm 33 puts everything back into perspective by calling us to worship the sovereign God who sets his steadfast love on his people.

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