Romans 9 keeps us face to face with one of the hardest truths in Scripture: God is sovereign in mercy, just in judgment, and never unrighteous in anything He does. In this episode, we talk through double predestination, Pharaoh’s hardened heart, the removal of divine restraint, and the potter-and-clay picture that reminds us we are not in a position to put God on trial. Even when we cannot fully trace His ways, we can trust His character. God does not create evil in the sinner’s heart, but He may justly give sinners over to the evil already there, while showing saving mercy to those He rescues by grace.

We also dig into the difference between infralapsarianism and supralapsarianism, and why it matters that God’s election is seen in light of fallen humanity and the glory of His grace in Christ. The big takeaway: these doctrines are not meant to keep us from preaching the gospel, but to humble us, deepen our worship, and remind us that salvation belongs to the Lord.

Beers featured this week:
Anthony — Death By Chocolate Cake by Martin House Brewing
Michael — Cheat Day by Southern Tier Brewing