God does as He will it. As it says in this chapter, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” (v15). He is in control over all that it is in His hands. We are tools to shapes and be used for God's will. Only God can soften the hardened hearts around us. But I am also reminded that God gave everything to Israel. He equipped them and handpicked by God Himself. But even with special advantages, they were not guaranteed saved and blessed. May I remember that I am not in control and that I must believe that God is truly merciful.
A: I find it very difficult to have peace in my heart when God tries to control the things in my life I can’t truth be told. The reason being is because of my pride and the sense of security of doings things on my own power and not God’s. I do believe in God’s sovereignty yet I try to fix and do what I can to bring control of things that I can’t like a fool. But this is something I am working on. It’s most definitely a work in progress in having a more of a blind reliance on God’s sovereignty, which I find I should have. I think ultimately having a blind reliance on God’s sovereignty…
Paul also has a unique perspective in that he ussd to persecute Christians in the past. He always calls himself a chief of sinners and talks about how much mercy and grace, God showed to him. Therefore, he must also understands the full contrast in his life now and his former life. Due to this, he has sorrow that is paired with compassion, for the lost to also see the light as he sees. I believe its mainly through me understanding and being more aware of how much grace it takes on God’s end to show love to me, that I’ll have sn overflow of compassion towards others. Also, as I understsnd more of how much more rewarding…
As an Arminian, this was a tough chapter for me to swallow. I wholeheartedly believe and trust in the sovereignty of God, but I do find myself struggling to understand, reconcile, and accept this concept. At the end of the day, I do understand that faith comes from grace and not my works. I just need to continually remind myself that I am in no position to call the shots when it comes to God. This means that if God has set the elect from the beginning, I am in no position to argue otherwise. God can and does have the authority to damn who He wills and save who He wills. He has absolutely every right and…
Question 3
God does as He will it. As it says in this chapter, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” (v15). He is in control over all that it is in His hands. We are tools to shapes and be used for God's will. Only God can soften the hardened hearts around us. But I am also reminded that God gave everything to Israel. He equipped them and handpicked by God Himself. But even with special advantages, they were not guaranteed saved and blessed. May I remember that I am not in control and that I must believe that God is truly merciful.
Q2
A: I find it very difficult to have peace in my heart when God tries to control the things in my life I can’t truth be told. The reason being is because of my pride and the sense of security of doings things on my own power and not God’s. I do believe in God’s sovereignty yet I try to fix and do what I can to bring control of things that I can’t like a fool. But this is something I am working on. It’s most definitely a work in progress in having a more of a blind reliance on God’s sovereignty, which I find I should have. I think ultimately having a blind reliance on God’s sovereignty…
Question 1:
Paul also has a unique perspective in that he ussd to persecute Christians in the past. He always calls himself a chief of sinners and talks about how much mercy and grace, God showed to him. Therefore, he must also understands the full contrast in his life now and his former life. Due to this, he has sorrow that is paired with compassion, for the lost to also see the light as he sees. I believe its mainly through me understanding and being more aware of how much grace it takes on God’s end to show love to me, that I’ll have sn overflow of compassion towards others. Also, as I understsnd more of how much more rewarding…
Question 3
As an Arminian, this was a tough chapter for me to swallow. I wholeheartedly believe and trust in the sovereignty of God, but I do find myself struggling to understand, reconcile, and accept this concept. At the end of the day, I do understand that faith comes from grace and not my works. I just need to continually remind myself that I am in no position to call the shots when it comes to God. This means that if God has set the elect from the beginning, I am in no position to argue otherwise. God can and does have the authority to damn who He wills and save who He wills. He has absolutely every right and…