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God’s wrath and mercy

19 Then one of you will ask me, “If God is the one who controls everything we do, why does he blame God for our sins?”
Romans 9:19

20 Don’t ask. Because you are only human. Humans have no right to argue with God. A creature cannot ask its Creator, “Why did you make me like this?”
Romans 9:20

21 A potter who makes pots makes different kinds of pots with the same clay according to his own will for different purposes. He can make some for special use and some for general use.
Romans 9:21

22 In the same way, God has done. God wanted to show his anger so that people could see his power. God patiently endured those who were angry and prepared for destruction.
Romans 9:22

23 God endured them patiently, so that he might tell people about his rich glory. He wanted to give this glory to those who receive his favor. God had prepared those people for his glory.
Romans 9:23

24 We are God’s people. God called us to the Jews and to the nations.
Romans 9:24

25 As it is written in the book of Hosea, I will say that they which are not mine are my people;
Romans 9:25

26 And in that same place he said, Ye are not my people, but shall be called the sons of the living God.
Romans 9:26

27 And Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Even though the people of Israel are as the sand of the sea in number, very few of them will be saved.
Romans 9:27

28 For the Lord will judge the people of the earth quickly and completely. ”
Romans 9:28

29 As Isaiah goes on to say: “The Most High Lord saved some of his people for us. If he had not done so, we would have become like Sodom and go astray.”
Romans 9:29