Romans 9:13-18

Eastmont Church Weekly Teachings · Aug 2, 2026 · 1m

Pastor Blaine continues through Romans 9:13–18, addressing the difficult doctrine of God's sovereign mercy and justice. Using the examples of Jacob and Esau, Moses, and Pharaoh, he explains that salvation is never earned by human effort or merit but is entirely the result of God's gracious mercy. Blaine challenges believers to approach this passage with humility, recognizing that God owes mercy to no one and that His justice is never compromised by His sovereign choices. Rather than asking why God would withhold mercy, he encourages Christians to marvel that God extends mercy to sinners at…