Romans 9:20
The Scripture
(20) Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
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 2:1Micah 6:8I Corinthians 7:16James 2:20Job 33:13Job 36:23Job 38:2Job 38:3Job 40:2Job 40:5Job 40:8Job 42:2
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