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How do we know that God shows mercy to whom He wills?

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God's sovereignty in showing mercy is affirmed in Romans 9:15, where He declares, 'I will have mercy on whom I have mercy.'

The concept that God has the sovereign right to bestow mercy as He chooses is rooted firmly in Scripture, particularly in Romans 9:15, where God states, 'I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.' This assurance of His mercy being given freely, regardless of human effort or merit, is foundational to understanding God's grace. When we observe stories like that of the Canaanite woman, we see a clear example of how faith and perseverance in seeking mercy can lead to grace being extended, affirming God's willingness to engage with the humble and desperate heart.
Scripture References: Romans 9:15, Matthew 15:22-28, Matthew 11:25-26, Romans 9, Romans 11:30-32, Romans 3:9-12, Romans 9:15-16, Ephesians 1:4-5

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