Has God Failed?

In Romans 9, Pastor Zach Terry begins tackling one of the most difficult and important questions in Scripture: Has God failed to keep His promises to Israel?

After Romans 8 declares that God finishes what He starts, Romans 9–11 turns to Israel and the promises God made to His chosen people. Paul’s answer is clear: “It is not as though the word of God has failed.”

In this sermon, you'll discover:

-Why Israel’s rejection of Christ caused Paul such deep sorrow

-The different ways Scripture uses the term “Israel”

-Why salvation cannot be inherited through ethnicity, family, or religious background

-What Romans 9 teaches about God’s sovereignty and election

-How divine sovereignty and human responsibility work together

-Why God’s mercy does not depend on human will or effort

-Why both Jews and Gentiles must come to God through faith in Jesus Christ

Romans 9 reminds us that God has not failed, His purposes have not changed, and His promises remain secure. God is sovereign over salvation, yet every person is responsible for how they respond to Christ.

Scripture: Romans 9:1–29 (ESV)

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