So, then, He has mercy on whom He determines, and whom He determines He hardens. Truth to Learn God makes the decisions regarding whom He shows mercy to. Behind the Words The word “mercy” is from eleeĊ, which we looked at in verse fifteen. It refers to God’s action...
Romans 7:19 – Surrender to Him
For the good that I determine to do, I do not do; but the evil I determine to not do, that I practice. Truth to Learn Overcoming our enemy, our sin nature, is not ours to do. Behind the Words Back in verse sixteen we looked at the word...
Romans 7:18 – Surrender is the Key
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but to perform what is good is not. Truth to Learn We can’t work, or fight, our way to victory as a Christian. Behind the Words The word...
2 Peter 3:5 – Intentional Ignorance
For this is hidden from them by their own determination, that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by the word of God. Truth to Learn The world system today chooses to ignore God’s truth. Behind the Words “Determination”...