The letter of Romans strengthened the ancient church, brought reformation to the dark ages, has brought hope for 2000 years, and can change your life!

This week Pastor Joel continues Part 2 of his message series in the book of the Bible called Romans, “Bold Faith That Wins”. Are there some ideas in the Bible, such as God’s sovereignty, that make you uncomfortable? This week, Joel looks at one of the most controversial texts in the Bible, Romans chapter 9. Paul gives us three powerful warnings in verses 6-13: don’t count on your physical lineage, your moral superiority, or earning God’s favor. And most of all, God doesn’t want you to figure all this out, He wants you to rest in His sovereignty.

This is a special four part series that will span the year of 2025. Let’s listen in…

LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Recommended reading for this series

• Calvinism, Arminianism

• John Scott “Many mysteries surround the doctrine of election, and [we] are unwise to systematize it in such a way that no puzzles, enigmas, or loose ends are left.”

• Charles Spurgeon; Karl Barth; Augustine

• Download the free study guide by visiting and clicking on the button "Download Study Guide"⁠

• Find a complete transcript here

• Scripture References: Romans 9, verses 6-13

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