Romans 9: God's Sovereign Choice
Paul grieves over Israel's unbelief and explains that God's word has not failed, since not all Israel is truly Israel. God chose Jacob over Esau apart from works and shows mercy as he wills, like a potter with clay, while Israel stumbled by pursuing righteousness by works.
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Romans 9:10-12 makes Paul's point even sharper using Rebekah's twin sons. What had NOT yet happened when God's choice concerning them was announced?