The Renew Church Canada Podcast
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Nathan Bryant continues our series on Romans, as we look at Romans 9:1-18, and Nathan speaks on: Does God's sovereignty eliminate my free will? In Romans 9:1-18, Paul addresses the complex relationship between God's sovereignty and human free will through the lens of God's dealings with Israel. He emphasizes God's sovereign choice in electing individuals or nations for His purposes, as seen in His preferential selection of Isaac over Ishmael and Jacob over Esau, based not on human actions but on His own will. This raises questions about the role of human free will, suggesting that while humans make choices, these occur within the framework of God's overarching sovereign plan. Paul illustrates this with the metaphor of the potter and the clay, indicating that God has the authority to shape His creation according to His divine purpose. This passage highlights that God's choices are paramount and are made for reasons beyond human understanding, suggesting that human free will operates under divine sovereignty. ABOUT THE SERIES Paul’s letter to the church in Rome is widely loved among followers of Jesus as one of the most theologically rich books in the entire Bible. Its themes of salvation, grace and faith have resonated deeply with readers in different times, places and circumstances. As we take a fresh look at the book of Romans for our day, we’ll take our time to journey through the text, ask thoughtful questions and allow it to kindle our faith and love for Jesus. We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line West, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there!
What does a "living sacrifice" look like? ROMANS Week 22
Has God written off Israel? ROMANS Week 21
Has God written off Israel? ROMANS Week 20
Are Jews & Gentiles accepted by God on the same basis? ROMANS Week 19
EASTER: Just another conspiracy theory?
Identity & Community / Jacob Troughton — Youth Director
Does God make people just to destroy them? ROMANS Week 18
Can I be hopeful about the future? ROMANS Week 16
How do I live in step with the Spirit? ROMANS Week 15
Why is doing the right thing so difficult? ROMANS Week 14
Are Christians free from the Law or not? ROMANS Week 13
Is it true that we all serve somebody? ROMANS Week 12
If God already accepts me, why can't I just go on sinning? ROMANS Week 11
How is Jesus the "second Adam"? ROMANS Week 10
What does it feel like to be right with God? ROMANS Week 9
Can people be good without being religious? ROMANS, Week 8
Renew Church Sunday: New Year’s Message
Celebrate Christmas! PEACE / Week 4
Celebrate Christmas! JOY / Week3
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