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NASB | Romans 9:15 For He says to Moses, "I WILL HAVE MERCY ON WHOM I HAVE MERCY, AND I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON WHOM I HAVE COMPASSION." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 9:15 For He says to Moses, "I WILL HAVE MERCY ON WHOMEVER I HAVE MERCY, AND I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON WHOMEVER I HAVE COMPASSION." [Ex 33:19] |
Subject: Why were the chosen ones chosen? |
Bible Note: Seeker - The point that I believe WOS has illustrated by the use of appropriate Scripture references is that God chose the ones He chose, not because they are perfect, but because He is God, and is therefore free to chose whom He will, being sovereign. ...... Scripture is brim full of examples of imperfect vessels of clay whom God has used to His purpose and His glory. David, shepherd, giant fighter and king was also an adulterer and murderer. Peter, the zealous and energetic apostle, denied his Lord three times yet became an outstanding figure in the early church. Saul of Tarsus, leader of a goon squad bent on erasing the Christians, after his confrontation with the risen Christ along the road, became Paul, the great lion of God, the apostle who took the message of the gospel of Christ to the Gentile world. ...... God chooses whom He will. --Hank |