Objections to Election Part 1: God is Not Fair (Romans 9:14-18)

Main Point: Chapter 9 begins a new section in Romans. Paul has articulated the gospel of a righteous status to sinners received by faith whereby all who believe are saved (1:16-17). Paul explains that the reason any sinner has received this salvation is foundationally due to God’s sovereign, eternal purpose of election (9:11). Therefore, God’s word will not fail (9:6-13), Paul now offers responses to objections to the doctrine of election. First, does this mean that God is not fair (9:14)?

1. Salvation Depends upon God’s Sovereign Mercy (v15-16)
2. God’s Sovereign Mercy is Independent/Free (v16)
3. God’s Sovereign Mercy Is the One Thing Standing between Us and our
   Complete Ruin.(v17-18)