Romans 9:32
The Scripture
(32) Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
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 4:16Romans 10:3Matthew 19:16Matthew 19:17Matthew 19:18Matthew 19:19Matthew 19:20John 6:27John 6:28John 6:29Acts 16:30Acts 16:31
Related verses (shared words)
James 2:18Galatians 2:16James 2:22Isaiah 59:6James 2:14Revelation 2:19