Category Archives: Calvinism

Election: Romans 9, Part 5 (“a righteousness that is by faith”)

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Jay F Guin

(Rom 9:30)  What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; And so Paul sets up the contrast. The Gentiles are among the elect because they have … Continue reading →

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Election: Romans 9, Part 4 (“But who are you, O man, to talk back to God?”)

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Jay F Guin

(Rom 9:19-21)  One of you will say to me: “Then why does God still blame us? For who resists his will?” 20 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to him … Continue reading →

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Election: Romans 9, Part 3 (hardening Pharaoh’s heart)

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Jay F Guin

(Rom 9:17-18)  For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” 18 Therefore God has mercy … Continue reading →

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Election: Roman 9, Part 2 (“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy.”)

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Jay F Guin

(Rom 9:14-16)  What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! 15 For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” 16 It … Continue reading →

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Election: Romans 9, Part 1 (“Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated”)

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Jay F Guin

(Rom 9:1-4a)  I speak the truth in Christ–I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit– 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed … Continue reading →

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Election: Romans 1

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Romans 1:18-32 helps to set the stage for the rest of Romans, and makes points about how God works in history that reverberate throughout the rest of the book, particularly chapters 9 – 11. (Rom 1:18-19)  The wrath of God … Continue reading →

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Election: Romans 9 – 11, Reading Paul, Part 2

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Corporate Christianity We Americans, as Westerners, believe in what some call radical individualism. In our world, the individual (me) is more important than the nation, the community, or the family. We aren’t surprised at all when our children leave family, … Continue reading →

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Election: Romans 9 – 11, Reading Paul, Part 1

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Before we begin to study the text, we need to pause and reflect on how to read Paul. Paul is not easy. But I’ve learned a lot about Paul here lately, and so let me share what I’ve learned. The … Continue reading →

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Election: Romans 9 – 11, Introduction

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Jay F Guin

The Bible teaches election. It’s just all over the Bible. That’s not the question. The question is just what does the Bible mean by election. Is the Calvinistic sense of the word right? Is the Arminian sense right? Or is … Continue reading →

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Election: Definitions

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Jay F Guin

For some reason, I felt compelled over the last few days to see if I could make sense of Romans 9 – 11. I’m not sure I’ve ever taught those chapters. It’s hard to get to, much less past, Romans … Continue reading →

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