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The one who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for all of us - surely he will give us all things along with him, won't he?Romans 4:25;">[xr]

and not all of Abraham's descendants are his true descendants. On the contrary, "It is through Isaac that descendants will be named for you."Genesis 21:12">[fn]Genesis 21:12; Galatians 4:23; Hebrews 11:18;">[xr]

according to his calling and not by works), Rebeccashe">[fn] was told, "The older child will serve the younger one."Genesis 25:23">[fn]Genesis 25:23;">[xr]

You may ask me, "Then why does Godhe">[fn] still find fault with anybody?with anybody">[fn] For who can resist his will?"2 Chronicles 20:6; Job 1:9:12; 23:13; Daniel 4:35;">[xr]

A potter has the right to do what he wants to with his clay, doesn't he? He can make something for a special occasion or something for ordinary use from the same lump.Proverbs 16:4; Jeremiah 18:6; 2 Timothy 2:20;">[xr]

Now if God wants to demonstrate his wrath and reveal his power, can't he be extremely patient with the objects of his wrath that are made for destruction?1 Thessalonians 5:9; 1 Peter 2:8; Jude 1:4;">[xr]

Can't he also reveal his glorious riches to the objects of his mercy that he has prepared ahead of time for glory - Romans 2:4; 8:28-30; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:27;">[xr]

For the Lord will carry out his planIsaiah 28:22;">[xr] and shorten it in righteousness,in righteousness">[fn] because he will carry out his plan on the earth decisively."Isaiah 10:22-23">[fn]

For a person believes with his heart and is justified, and a person declares with his mouth and is saved.

So I ask, "God has not rejected his people, has he?" Of course not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham from the tribe of Benjamin.1 Samuel 12:22; Jeremiah 31:37; 2 Corinthians 11:22; Philippians 3:5;">[xr]

God has not rejected his people whom he choseknew">[fn] long ago. Don't you know what the Scripture says in the story about Elijah,the story about">[fn] when he pleads with God against Israel?Romans 8:29;">[xr]

Consider, then, the kindness and severity of God: his severity toward those who fell, but God's kindness toward you - if you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you too will be cut off.John 15:2; 1 Corinthians 15:2; Hebrews 3:6,14;">[xr]

For just as you disobeyed God in the past but now have received his mercy because of their disobedience,Ephesians 2:2; Colossians 3:7;">[xr]

O how deep are God's riches, wisdom, and knowledge! How impossible to explain his judgments or to understand his ways!Job 1:11:7; Psalm 36:6; 92:5;">[xr]

"Who has known the mind of the Lord?Job 1:15:8; 36:22; Isaiah 40:13; Jeremiah 23:18; 1 Corinthians 2:16;">[xr] Or who has become his adviser?Isaiah 40:13 (LXX)">[fn]

But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head."Proverbs 25:21-22">[fn]Exodus 23:4-5; Proverbs 25:21-22; Matthew 5:44;">[xr]

Who are you to criticize someone else's servant? His own Lord will determine whetherTo his own Lord">[fn] he stands or falls. And stand he will, because Godthe Lord">[fn] is able to make him stand.James 4:12;">[xr]

One person decides that one day is better than another, while another person decides that all days are the same. Each one must be fully convinced in his own mind.Galatians 4:10; Colossians 2:16;">[xr]

so that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,Psalm 18:49; John 10:16; Romans 9:23;">[xr] "That is why I will praiseconfess">[fn] you among the Gentiles; I will sing praises to your name."Psalm 18:49">[fn]

Again he says,It">[fn]Deuteronomy 32:43;">[xr] "Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people!"Deuteronomy 32:43">[fn]