Does God Blind?

  •   Apr 07, 2024   •     •   Romans 11:7–10

In Romans 9–11, we find both God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. God is sovereign over salvation, and God punishes those who try to attain his righteousness through their own efforts. … Continue reading

Did God Reject His People?

  •   Mar 24, 2024   •     •   Romans 11:1–6

God has always kept a Jewish remnant, chosen by grace. God foreknew (lovingly chose) Israel out of all the nations of the earth to be his special people. Though, albeit … Continue reading

How Can I Obey the Gospel?

  •   Mar 03, 2024   •     •   Romans 10:16–21

The people of Israel knew better than to disobey the gospel of Jesus Christ. They had experienced God’s grace and mercy for generations. Moreover, every step of the way, God … Continue reading

Who Is to Preach?

  •   Feb 18, 2024   •     •   Romans 10:14–15

After announcing that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Rom. 10:13), Paul pulls back the curtain to explain the mechanics of this glorious reality. … Continue reading

What Must I Believe?

  •   Feb 11, 2024   •     •   Romans 10:5–13

In these verses, Paul continues to unpack the relationship between the law and the gospel. His unbelieving Jewish friends attempted to use the law to get right with God—an impossible … Continue reading

Am I Zealous?

  •   Jan 28, 2024   •     •   Romans 10:1–4

Zeal without knowledge is dangerous. A zealous Paul, who did not understand the gospel, persecuted the church (see Gal. 1 and Phil. 3). However, true Christians will have both zeal … Continue reading

Am I Offended?

  •   Jan 21, 2024   •     •   Romans 9:30–33

Having just established that many Gentiles have come to faith but only some Jews, Paul explains the Gentiles pursued righteousness by faith, the Jews by works. Paul understands what they’ve … Continue reading

Is God Just?

  •   Dec 17, 2023   •     •   Romans 9:14–29

Yes, God is just! Both in salvation and in judgment he always does what is right. This is a hard-hitting passage that speaks to God’s sovereignty in the salvation of … Continue reading

Am I a Child of the Promise?

  •   Dec 10, 2023   •     •   Romans 9:6–13

Not all ethnic Israelites were (or are) children of the promise. Isaac was; Ishmael wasn’t. Jacob was; Esau wasn’t. These men, chosen that God’s purpose of election might stand, are … Continue reading

Why Israel?

  •   Dec 03, 2023   •     •   Romans 9:1–5

No one today doubts the importance of the nation of Israel. It sits in the Middle East and is constantly in the news. But why is Israel so important? Though … Continue reading