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How can we understand God's sovereignty in hardening hearts?

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God's sovereignty in hardening hearts is shown through examples like Pharaoh, illustrating His ultimate authority.

God's sovereignty includes His authority to harden hearts, as demonstrated in Romans 9:18 where it states, 'Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.' The example of Pharaoh, whom God raised up for the purpose of displaying His power, reveals that hardening can serve God's overarching plan. God is not capricious in His actions but exercises His sovereignty to fulfill His purposes in creation, demonstrating both His mercy and judgment as part of His divine authority.
Scripture References: Romans 9:18, Exodus 9:12, Proverbs 16:4

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Vessels of Mercy
Gene Harmon · Jan 28, 2012
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