Romans: Week 28

This week, Pastor Nate continued our journey through Romans 9:18–33, reminding us of the powerful truth that God is both perfectly just and incredibly merciful. We were challenged to see that God delights in showing mercy to those who truly want Him. Righteousness is not something we achieve on our own—it is by faith and faith alone. No amount of effort or good works can earn a right standing with God; it is received by trusting in Jesus. At the same time, we were reminded that God displays His authority through both His justice and His mercy. He is sovereign over all things, and His ways are always right—even when we don’t fully understand them. The question we were left with is deeply personal: Are you trusting in Jesus for your righteousness, or are you relying on yourself? This passage calls us to lay down self-reliance, trust fully in Christ, and live in awe of the mercy we’ve been given.