Romans 9:17, 18

When Moses delivered his people from bondage, Pharoah's stubborn resistance against God led to the destruction of the Egyptian army in the waters of the Red Sea. The Bible declares that Pharoah hardened his heart against the Lord, but the Bible also declares that God hardened Pharoah's heart. Christians are often confused by this seeming contradiction. What does the Bible teach us about God's sovereignty and human responsibility? Find out on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible with Dr. Donald Barnhouse.

Romans 9:16

A man makes many decisions every day, but when he is dead, he cannot simply choose to become alive again. Many Christians assume that every person has the natural moral ability to exercise his or her free will unto salvation. But the Bible declares that every person is born spiritually dead in trespasses and sins and must be born again by the sovereign grace of God. Dr. Barnhouse asks the question, "Has the Lord transformed you by his sovereign work of salvation?" on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible.

Romans 9:14

If ten guilty men are sentenced to prison and the Governor pardons one of them, he is not acting unjustly towards the others. The nine receive exactly what they deserve for their crimes, while the one who was set free receives undeserved mercy. Many people argue that the doctrines of election and predestination make God seem to be unjust, unfair, and unrighteous. How does Scripture answer this charge against the Lord? Find out from Dr. Barnhouse on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible.