Cary Cox, from Romans 11:11-16. Giving us hints of Israel’s future hope, Paul pulls back the curtain to show us the purpose behind the way history has unfolded. God has worked out his plan through unexpected and surprising events, for his glory and the salvation of people all over the world. We can trust God … Continue reading The Surprising Plan of God – Romans Study 69

Cary Cox, from Romans 11:7-10. God chose a remnant of gospel-believing Jews, but hardened the rest. What does it look like when God hardens a heart? Apathy for the things of God. But the same God who hardens hearts also softens hearts!

Cary Cox, from Romans 11:1-6. Since Israel rejected Christ, has God rejected them? Paul gives us reasons why God has absolutely not abandoned Israel. Because of the sovereign love of God that never quits on his people, there is always hope for the people of God!

Cary Cox, from Romans 10:18-21. Paul makes his case that Israel is to blame for their willing rejection of Christ and the gospel. Using the Scripture as evidence, he shows that they were given every opportunity to believe the gospel, while God showed patient, tender mercy.

Cary Cox, from Romans 10:14-17. Paul explains the necessity of hearing the gospel of Christ to be saved. It is through the method of preaching the gospel that God works to awaken faith. We must respond to the word by believing it. Do you understand the great importance of continually gathering with the church to … Continue reading Faith Comes From Hearing – Romans Study 65

Cary Cox, from Romans 10:5-13. Paul contrasts two completely different approaches to God. Israel approached God on the basis of works-righteousness, and failed. The only acceptable approach is through faith in Jesus Christ. Law focuses on doing, doing, doing. The faith approach focuses on what God has already done, through Christ.

Cary Cox, from Romans 9:30-10:4. Paul has been focusing on God’s sovereignty in salvation, but now he shifts to the necessity of human faith. We must believe the gospel! Israel failed because of God’s plan (from God’s perspective – Romans 9). But Israel also failed because they rejected God’s free gift of righteousness through faith … Continue reading The Necessity of Faith – Romans Study 63

Cary Cox, from Romans 9:24-29. God’s people are chosen by God before time, and powerfully called in time, through the gospel. The Gentiles are graciously included, and a remnant of Israel mercifully remains. The people of God is the multi-ethnic church in Jesus Christ.

Cary Cox, from Romans 9:21-23. Paul explains the purpose of God, which is his pursuit of his own glory in all things. God will display his glory, both in his punishment of the wicked, and in his salvation of his chosen people in Christ. We look at the reason evil exists, and how all things … Continue reading The Purpose of the Potter – Romans Study 61

Cary Cox, from Romans 9:19-21. We are concerned about our rights, but Scripture upholds the right of God as Creator to rule over all his creation according to his own will and pleasure. He is the Potter, and we are the clay. We discuss the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man.