The Unimpeachable Righteousness of God in the Dispensations of His Mercy and Justice
Romans 9:13
As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.


I. HE ACTS ON IMMUTABLE PRINCIPLES.

1. These principles are fixed (ver. 15).

2. Are independent of human will and action (ver. 16).

3. Respect both mercy and justice (ver. 17).

4. Are the same in application to all. He has mercy on the penitent, withdraws His Spirit from the impenitent (ver. 18).

II. HE HAS A PERFECT RIGHT TO DETERMINE THOSE PRINCIPLES AND DIRECT THE APPLICATION OF THEM.

1. Men are apt to complain (ver. 19).

2. But unreasonably, because God is the Supreme Sovereign (ver. 20). He can mould as He pleases, whether to honour or dishonour.

III. THESE PRINCIPLES ARE ALWAYS APPLIED IN MERCY.

1. Even vessels fitted for wrath are endured with much long-suffering, affording ample room for repentance.

2. While the riches of His glory are displayed in the vessels of mercy.

3. And there is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for the righteousness of faith is unto and upon all that believe.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.

WEB: Even as it is written, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."




The Sovereignty of Divine Mercy
Top of Page
Top of Page