Is God Truly Good? Unpacking the Hardest Chapters in RomansAre you tired of reading Romans 9–11 through the lens of pre-determined theological systems?For centuries, Christians have debated these chapters, struggling to reconcile their themes of election and wrath with the goodness of God. Passages about God's sovereign election, the hardening of hearts, and Israel's rejection of the Messiah seem—at first glance—to challenge the goodness we know and long fo...

Definition: ElectionIt is not uncommon to find the word 'election' defined in a Bible dictionary as 'chosen by God for salvation' or something similar. Many dictionaries and lexicons include an alternate definition: 'choice, select, best in its class.' A close look at the New Testament will reveal a number of passages where this word occurs without a clear indication of the intended definition. In these passages, how are we to determine which was the intended meani...

How the Bible Defines: ElectionIt is not uncommon to find the word election defined in a Bible dictionary as “chosen by God for salvation” or something similar. Many dictionaries and lexicons include an alternate definition: “choice, select, best in its class.” A close look at the New Testament will reveal a number of passages where this word occurs without a clear indication of the intended definition. In these passages, how are we to determine which was the intended meaning?...