Romans
9:22-23
Who
Are You to Object Against the Sovereignty of God? Part 2
Rom 9:22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured
with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:
Rom 9:23 And that
he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he
had afore prepared unto glory,
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Last week we covered Part 1 of the objection
to God’s sovereignty over salvation, which was the question: how can God hold
man responsible for his actions when no man can resist His will? Part 1 one was
God’s right to be sovereign over man’s salvation. This week we will
cover Part 2 of Paul’s answer to that objection.
1.
God’s Reason to be Sovereign Over the
Salvation of Man – vs. 22-23
a. God
has predetermined a point in time in which His wrath will be poured out in
judgment upon man for their sin. God is patiently holding back that wrath in
order that men might come to repentance and not be destroyed. – vs. 22
i.
The Apostle Peter carefully outlines the
future and what we should do to prepare for it.
1.
2 Peter
3:1-13
b. Even
though God has a predetermined moment in history in which to pour out His wrath
He longs to show mercy. – vs. 23
i.
There are two reasons for God to
demonstrate His power over the salvation of men:
1. That
He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy.
a. How
could Paul say this with such confidence? Because he is talking about is his
own personal testimony
i.
Who was Paul?
1.
Philippians
3:4-7
ii.
Who picked Paul?
1.
Acts
9:15-16
iii.
Why did God pick Paul?
1.
2 Corinthians
12:9-10
iv.
Why did God pick you and me?
1.
1 Corinthians
1:26-31
2. That
He would be able to demonstrate His power to preserve the vessels of mercy for
the future glory that awaits them.
a.
2 Thessalonians
1:8-12
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