Romans 9:28
The Scripture
(28) For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.
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
Isaiah 28:22Isaiah 30:12Isaiah 30:13Isaiah 30:14Daniel 9:26Daniel 9:27Matthew 24:21Psalms 9:8Psalms 65:5Isaiah 5:16Acts 17:31Revelation 19:11
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