The Mystery of God in Human History
Romans 9:21-23
Has not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel to honor, and another to dishonor?…


I. HIS DESIGN. To display His —

1. Glory.

2. Power.

3. Mercy.

4. Wrath.

II. HIS PROCEDURE.

1. He endures patiently with sinners.

2. Allows them to work out their own ruin.

3. Confers the riches of His grace on them that believe.

4. Prepares them for glory.

III. HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS.

1. He calls all men to repentance.

2. Offers them His mercy in Christ.

3. Both Jews and Gentiles.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

WEB: Or hasn't the potter a right over the clay, from the same lump to make one part a vessel for honor, and another for dishonor?




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