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What if?

Words of Faith Final

What if?
Words of Faith 10-12-2021
Dr. Jeffrey D. Hoy © 2021
Jeff.Hoy@faithfellowshipweb.com
Faith Fellowship Church - Melbourne, FL
www.faithfellowshipweb.com
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Romans 9
    [22] What if God, choosing to show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience the objects of his wrath‑‑prepared for destruction? [23] What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory‑‑ [24] even us, whom he also called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?

     So, did God create some souls purposely so that they would be the objects of His wrath? That is not what this Scripture says. This verse only asks the question: What if... God, choosing to show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience the objects of his wrath‑‑ prepared for destruction?
     God does not tempt or lead men into sin (James 1:13). In fact, the very opposite is true. God saves men and wants all men to be saved. And He prepares all those who come to Him for glory. The Lord does not want anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). But God does have the right to show His wrath upon those He has born with great patience. Indeed, they have prepared themselves for destruction.
     And what if God uses this show of wrath to make known the riches of His glory to others, the objects of His mercy? Does God not have this right as well? The truth is that God has all the rights. He is Almighty God, Creator. He has the right to do as He pleases. It is only in His mercy that He has offered us the possibility of calling upon His name and finding salvation.  

    Lord, I give thanks that You have born with patience Your creation. I give thanks that You have offered Your mercy.  Give me ears to hear and a heart to respond. Give me also the grace to share this Good News so that less may know Your wrath. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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