Reformation Orthodox Presbyterian Church

I wanted to take a moment as we moved through Romans 9, where Paul doesn't defend the doctrine of election, but rather puts it forward as the key to unlocking the challenge of our understanding the effect of God's power in combination with His purposes in the world with regards to the Jewish people and their denial of Him, and the bringing in of the Gentiles. Any study of the covenant, namely the covenant of grace gives us not just a broad strokes historical context for the events recorded in the scriptures, but a greater appreciation for the character of God that is revealed when the unfolding of His promise and plan for the redemption of sinful men, and the fulfillment of His kingdom on earth. The Triune Lord, the Maker and Redeemer is One who lives in covenant within Himself, between the persons, and as One who creates, life being that blessed overflow of the love that exists within Himself, He also entered into covenant with all those who proceed from Him. This is to say that the Lord relates to His cre