God's Sovereignty
Romans 9:17-18
For the scripture said to Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised you up, that I might show my power in you…


I. ITS DISPLAY in the exercise of —

1. Mercy.

2. Justice.

II. ITS HARMONY WITH THE DOCTRINE OF FREE GRACE.

III. ITS USE.

1. For conviction and conversion.

2. He might have hardened you — may yet do it if you repent not.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

WEB: For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."




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