In this episode of Beers & Bible, we continue through Romans 9 and wrestle with one of the weightiest sections in Paul’s letter: God’s wrath, God’s mercy, and the righteousness that comes by faith.

Paul reminds us that God is perfectly just in making His wrath known against sin. He does not punish the innocent or act unjustly. The Judge of all the earth always does what is right. But Romans 9 does not leave us only with wrath—it also lifts our eyes to the riches of God’s glory made known in vessels of mercy. Election is not a cold doctrine to be debated in the abstract; it is a doctrine of grace that should lead us to worship.

We also talk about Paul’s use of Hosea and Isaiah, where those once called “not My people” are now called “My people.” The Gentiles are brought in by mercy, not merit. That warning also reaches the visible church: outward membership, baptism, or religious identity cannot save. What matters is not our righteousness, but Christ’s righteousness received by faith.

And, of course, we review two featured beers:

Anthony: Pickleback by Fairhope Brewing
Michael: Black Brevarian by Sprecher Brewing

Romans 9 closes by bringing us to the stumbling stone: Christ Himself. Some stumble over grace because they want to stand on their own righteousness. But whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.