Romans 9 teaches that God has the right to show mercy and compassion to whom He wills, underscoring His sovereignty.
In Romans 9, Paul explains that God is sovereign in His decision to show mercy. He cites God's declaration to Moses, 'I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy' (Romans 9:15), which emphasizes that God's compassion is not influenced by human action or worthiness. This reveals God's divine authority in salvation; He chooses whom He will save, not based on anything intrinsic to the individual. Thus, understanding this aspect of God's character fosters reverence and awe in believers. It acknowledges that God's mercy is a gift and not something earned, reinforcing the foundation of sovereign grace that underpins the Christian faith.
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