How Is God’s Divine Prerogative in Romans 9 Different from the Capriciousness of Allah?

About this episode

The episode discusses the differences between God's divine prerogative in Romans 9 and the perceived capriciousness of Allah, along with implications for evangelism and faith in Reformed theology.

Questions about how God’s divine prerogative in Romans 9 differs from the capriciousness of Allah, why we should bother with evangelism if God draws those whom he draws and no one has a choice, and the role of faith in the elect in Reformed theology if God guaranteed their salvation.

Topics covered

• divine prerogative
• evangelism
• Reformed theology
• faith
• salvation
• God's choice

Keywords

• divine prerogative
• Romans 9
• evangelism
• Reformed theology
• faith
• salvation
• God's choice
• Allah

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Romans 9

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