Paul anticipates our frustration here and cuts it off, reminding us that God is sovereign - He will have God's sovereignty not seem fair to you, but ultimately remember: God is not unjust (v14). the Bible just to give you a headache or to provide fodder for late night discussions about how God's sovereignty Father, whose purposes will always stand (v11); ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Thank God for His sovereign

of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Grace 1 - God's right to condemn all people 2 - God shows His sovereign Dig Deeper As you begin your year of coming to understand God's sovereignty as it relates to your salvation

God uses the Church to enact His sovereign will. He preserves His sovereignty over all things, including which individuals will be 'bound' and 'loosed

Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election 1 - God's right to condemn all people 2 - God shows His sovereign Summary People often recoil from the idea of God's sovereignty in salvation because they misunderstand

It shines a light on the darkness of this world, telling you of God’s incredible power, sovereignty,

this assurance as it made salvation increasingly dependent upon the efforts of people rather than the sovereignty

Notice how the short passage we read from Deuteronomy demonstrates God's sovereignty in saving Israel were told, but it was through their obedient participation in that sacrament that God made known His sovereign

section of his letter, which focuses in on the deep mysteries regarding the relationship between God's sovereignty

stay close to the Bible to maintain your salvation, it still makes it clear that you're saved by God's sovereignty

They: Open and explain God's Word (Peter uses Psalm 16); Demonstrate God's sovereignty over all things