About this episode

The episode discusses Paul's reflections on God's sovereign authorship in light of his grief for the Israelites as presented in Romans 9.

After rejoicing in the good news of Romans 8, Paul's heart is struck with grief when he wrestles with God's plan for his own people, the Israelites, in Romans 9. Yet the apostle calls his readers to recognize God's sovereign authorship of all things.

People in this episode

Host: FBC Lexington

Topics covered

• sovereignty
• God's plan
• Paul's grief
• Israelites
• Romans
• Christian faith

Keywords

• sovereignty
• Romans 8
• Romans 9
• Paul
• Israelites
• Christianity
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Romans 8, Romans 9

Places: Israelites

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