Romans 9:16
“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
What does Romans 9:16 mean?
Romans 9:16 (KJV) states, "So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the apostle Paul addresses the sovereign choice of God in salvation. It is a powerful statement that…
Read full commentaryDevotionalUnderstanding God’s Sovereign Mercy: A Journey Through Romans 9:16
The Apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Romans, presents a profound exploration of God’s sovereignty and mercy, encapsulated in Romans 9:16: "So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy." This single verse challenges us to…
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Heavenly Father, As I bow before You in prayer, I am reminded of the profound truth found in Your Word, specifically in Romans 9:16, where it states, "So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy." This powerful verse encapsulates…
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