Romans 9: God’s Sovereignty
What must happen before we can have a clear conscience?
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Why might we believe Paul was sincere, that he really would have died for unbelievers?
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If the Israelites were God’s children, what did some of them do to sever that relationship?
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In what ways can our earthly heritage be a help or hindrance to our relationship with Jesus Christ?
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King James
Since both Isaac and Ishmael were sons of Abraham, why weren’t both of them heirs?
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What about Ishmael’s birth was not of the Spirit?
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How is it that God called the younger son of Isaac, when the twins Jacob and Esau had not yet been born?
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Why might we think God was being unfair to Esau?
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What gives God the right to choose who he will show kindness and mercy to, yet is not guilty of any wrongdoing.
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What makes God’s will more important than what we want?
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In what ways does God allow evil and use evil for his always-good purpose?
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Why do you think many Christians believe they will be in Heaven for no reason other than their claim to have been “basically good”?
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If God is the potter and we are the clay, what choice do we have in what we will become?
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What can we do to avoid winding up in the trash heap?
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What is the difference between those who receive God’s mercy and those who do not?
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Why would God show mercy to the undeserving and to foreigners?
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If Israel was recognized as “God’s people,” how is it that only a small percentage will be saved?
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What should be our concerns about the coming “day of judgment”?
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Why is “what we believe” so important?
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What is the problem with claiming to be righteous when we’re really not?
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What must we do to please God?
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How can Jesus be a help to some and a hindrance to others?