Romans 9:18
“Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.”

What does Romans 9:18 mean?
Romans 9:18 in the King James Version reads: "Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Romans, where the apostle Paul is discussing God's sovereignty and His dealings with the nation…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Sovereignty of God: Mercy and Hardening in Our Lives
As we delve into Romans 9:18, we meet a profound statement that encapsulates the essence of divine sovereignty: "Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth." This scripture offers us insight into the nature of God and His interaction with…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You, adorned with humility and filled with reverence, acknowledging Your supreme authority and the complexity of Your divine purposes. As we delve into the profound truths presented in Romans 9:18 — "Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have…
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