Even though we know that God’s promises never fail, sometimes life can make it feel like they have. In Romans 9:1-13 we find Paul full of sorrow and grieving over his family, friends, and people being far from God and without faith in Christ. God had given every advantage to them people, including promise upon promise, yet they still rejected Jesus. But it wasn’t God’s word or promises that had failed. God’s word stands firm. Paul goes on to note that God choose us not based on anything good about us, but entirely due to his goodness. God choosing is the doctrine of election. It’s a truth that gives us great comfort and security in God’s kindness toward us, and moves us to grieve, love, and pray for those who are far from God that they might come to faith in Jesus.

Scripture References: Romans 9:1-13

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From Series: "Romans"

The New Testament book of Romans isn’t just another letter—it’s one of the richest, most influential theological documents in history. Paul wrote it to a church he’d never been to, with hopes of partnering with them so that together they could reach even more people with the Gospel. Learn what followers of Jesus are called to believe, and how we're sent to live.

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