Romans 9:1
The Scripture
(1) I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Paul explains that God’s election of believers is based on His sovereign will, not on human merit or the law. He contrasts the covenant of grace with the covenant of law and shows that both Jews and Gentiles are included in God’s plan. The passage emphasizes that faith, not works, is the means by which God saves.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 1:9II Corinthians 1:23II Corinthians 11:31II Corinthians 12:19Galatians 1:20Philippians 1:8I Thessalonians 2:5I Timothy 2:7I Timothy 5:21Romans 2:15Romans 8:16II Corinthians 1:12
Related verses (shared words)
Romans 2:15Hebrews 2:4Proverbs 14:5John 8:44I John 2:21I Samuel 12:5