Mercy is the Business of God

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – 6/11/23

“Mercy is the Business of God” – Romans 9:1-18

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THE MERCY OF GOD IN THE CHILDREN OF GOD Romans 9:1-5

• Matthew 18:21-35 - The Unmerciful Servant

 

THE MERCY OF GOD IS NOT AN INHERENT RIGHT

Romans 9:6-9

Words that describe how God dispenses His mercy

• ADOPTION - Romans 8:15, 8:23, 9:4
• GRAFTED IN – Romans 11:17-24
• ELECTION – Romans 9:11, 11:28
• CHOSEN – Romans 8:33
• CALLED – Romans 1:6, 8:28, 8:30, 9:24

 

MERCY IS INITIATED BY GOD’S CHOICE, NOT BY OUR ACTIONS - Romans 9:10-13

• “Election” is a more statement about God than about us. He “chose” to bless us with mercy, apart from behavior or inheritance.

 

THE WILL OF GOD IS TO OFFER MERCY TO PEOPLE

Romans 9:14-18

• GOD WON’T HARDEN YOUR HEART (but you can)
  • Hebrews 3:15 Ephesians 4:18
  • Mark 8:17 Proverbs 28:14

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GOD’S WILL IS MERCY

What is you willful response to His mercy?

GOD’S WILL IS COMPASSION

Is Godly compassion evident in your life?