GOD’S SOVEREIGN CHOICE                                          

TEXT: Romans 9:9-17 and Romans 10:1-4

INTRODUCTION: Last week, we concluded the series on Harvest; as part of the Mission’s Explosive Growth Drive for Vision 2032. Today, we shall continue with our study of the book of Romans. Recall that in the last week of April 2024, it was the book of Romans chapters 7 and 8; that we studied. The institution of marriage was used for illustration. Marriage with our Lord Jesus Christ frees us from the bondage of the law and the outcome is the creation of new humanity. Today, we are looking at God’s Sovereign Choice. Our Lord has a choice in every matter and remains the final arbiter. May we always be on the right side of His choice, in Jesus’ name, Amen!

 OUTLINE 1 [Romans chapter 9]:

A.      Apostle Paul’s Concern for Israel/Jews. Paul was both Jewish and Roman. He served as a Pharisee prior to his conversion, therefore understood Jewish traditions. He was pained concerning their ignorance about Christ. He volunteered to be cut-off from Christ if that would win over his kinsmen to Christ. Roms 9:1-5, Gal 1:20.

B.      The Children Of Promise: Being a descendant of Abraham does not make one a child of promise. Similarly, not everyone that is a Christian is truly a follower of Christ. Salvation is for the children of promise that came through the child of promise [Isaac] and NOT the child of flesh [Ishmael]. Roms 9:6-8, Gen 21:12, Gal 3:26-29.

C.      God Has A Choice. God chose the seed that came through Sarah rather than Hagar. God decided the fate of Esau and Jacob even before they were born. Why? So that His purpose might be fulfilled. He had a choice on what Jeremiah the prophet should be. God has a choice in the affairs of men. Roms 9:9 & 11-13, Gen 18:14, Gen 17:20-21, Jeremiah 1:5.

D. God Is No Respecter Of Persons.: Whether you be Jew or Gentile, God is no respecter of persons. He made it clear to Moses. Apostle Peter also re-echoed it when he visited Cornelius in Caesarea. Roms 9:15-16, Acts 10:1-2, 34.

E.      God Can Use Anybody.: As part of His prerogative to choose, He used Pharaoh to show His power, so that God’s name be declared throughout the earth. Remember, the Potter has power over the clay. Roms 9:17, Exo 7:13, Exo 9:13-16, Roms 9:21.

F.      Seek Righteousness By Faith And Not By Works: For this reason, Jesus Christ came to show us the way. Roms 9:31-32, Roms 1:17.

OUTLINE 2 [Romans chapter 10]:

A.      Paul’s Desire For Israel: That Israel might be saved. They have the zeal for things of God but go about it the wrong way. They based their righteousness on the law, rather than faith Christ. Roms 10:1-3, Acts 21:20.

B.      Christ Is The End Of The Law. For believers, Jesus Christ is the end of the Law. Our obedience to the Law is no longer the basis of our relationship with God. We have the Word of faith in our mouth and hidden in our heart; so, speak it and do it! Roms 10:4,8, Psalm 119:11, Luke 2:19. 

C.      Salvation Is Available to All. Salvation is a gift from God. It is not by works, but by faith. Roms 10:9-10, Matt 10:32.

D.      Call To Duty.  Unbelievers can be saved if they call on the Lord. Can they call on Him if they have not heard about Him? Who will tell them? Roms 10:14-15, Isa 52:7.

E.      How You Can Receive Faith: Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. Roms 10:17, Col 3:16. 

CONCLUSION

God is sovereign and in Him resides the power to choose. His choice in some cases are beyond human understanding. That is why He is God. Salvation is a gift of God received through faith in Christ Jesus.

Finally, Jesus Christ is our righteousness [Jeremiah 23:6] through faith in Him and not by works.

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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