We tend to look at election and salvation through the lens of what is deserved (that is, justice) rather than what is undeserved (that is, mercy).

In Romans 9, Paul opens one of the most challenging of doctrines in the Bible

Pharaoh's interaction with Moses shows the hardness of Pharaoh's heart.

The believer experiences great anguish for the lost and longs for them to know Christ and experience forgiveness.

The Apostle Paul asks a series of questions designed to give the believer the answers he needs to know that God will never leave him nor forsake him.

God's great purpose is to gather to Himself a people, make them like Christ, and glorify Christ.

Paul encourages believers who are suffering that God is at work, causing all things to work together for their ultimate good.