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ClosePastor Nathan Bryant - March 10, 2024
Does God’s Sovereignty Eliminate my Free Will?
In Romans 9:1-18, Paul addresses the complex relationship between God's sovereignty and human free will through the lens of God's dealings with Israel. He emphasizes God's sovereign choice in electing individuals or nations for His purposes, as seen in His preferential selection of Isaac over Ishmael and Jacob over Esau, based not on human actions but on His own will. This raises questions about the role of human free will, suggesting that while humans make choices, these occur within the framework of God's overarching sovereign plan. Paul illustrates this with the metaphor of the potter and the clay, indicating that God has the authority to shape His creation according to His divine purpose. This passage highlights that God's choices are paramount and are made for reasons beyond human understanding, suggesting that human free will operates under divine sovereignty.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Luke 14:26, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 2:2, John 3:16, Revelation 20:12, 1 John 4:8, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 9:1-18
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