How does Paul show that in his election of men God retains absolute liberty of action: a) without compromising his own righteousness, and b) without giving man any just ground for complaint? See verses 15, 16, 23-26. Answer: I think Paul does a great job of showing the sovereignty of God. He shows in 15 and 16 how God told Moses that He is the one who chooses who is righteous, not man. V23 shows we are “prepared in advance for His glory.” Paul takes from Hosea in v 25 to show how a few from Israel will be chosen (not the entire nation, or even descendants from Abraham). This is made evident in v27 where Paul again quotes scripture (Isaiah 10:22-23) so show how not all of Israel will be saved. Paul does point out in 24-25 that this election is not only for Israel. God also elects those gentiles who believe.
What is the purpose of God’s election, and how do the scriptures which Paul quotes illuminate the purpose? How does this truth concern me? Answer: God’s election has to be shown or no one would know of His justice. If we did not know of His justice we could not know of His love, mercy, and grace.
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