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We cannot just have the Paul’s theology, we need to have his tears and his burden for the lost.
In Romans 9, unbelief isn't approached as a theological problem to solve. Rather, Paul is heartbroken over people he loves who are far from Christ.
But their unbelief also raises some difficult questions. Israel had every spiritual advantage, yet many still rejected Jesus. Had God’s promises failed? And what does that reveal about how salvation actually works?
In Romans 9:1-13, Pastor Kyle explores God’s faithfulness, human unbelief, and the sovereignty of God in salvation.
In this message, you’ll discover:
- Why Christians should be brokenhearted over people who don’t know Jesus
- Why you can be surrounded by spiritual privileges and still not have spiritual life
- What it means to be “religiously lost”
- Why human unbelief does not mean God’s promises have failed
- How Romans 9 begins to challenge the way we think about God’s sovereignty and salvation
- Why difficult truths about God should lead us to humility, worship, and a willingness to let Scripture change us
Romans 9 may raise questions we can’t answer easily, but Paul shows us how to enter those questions with both conviction and compassion: trusting God’s Word while asking him to give us a heart for those who don’t yet know Christ.
00:00:00 – Intro: Multiply Month and "Gospel Goodbyes"
00:01:40 – The vision for sending church planters to Charlotte
00:04:24 – Introduction to Romans 9–11: Going "under the rope" into deep theology
00:05:51 – Overview of the series: Israel’s past, present, and future
00:07:22 – The God of Romans 9: Pondered vs. Praised (John Piper's story)
00:09:05 – Reading Romans 9:1–13
00:11:13 – Why the doctrine of Election is hard to accept, not hard to understand
00:13:13 – Paul’s Heart: Great sorrow and unceasing anguish for the lost
00:16:30 – "Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing": The weight of the Christian life
00:19:35 – Paul’s willingness to be "cut off" for the sake of others
00:22:00 – Eight spiritual advantages and privileges of Israel
00:24:20 – Being "Religiously Lost": Spiritual privilege vs. Spiritual life
00:26:14 – Has the Word of God failed? Addressing the unbelief of Israel
00:29:00 – Two Israels: The visible church vs. the invisible church
00:30:57 – The Story of Abraham and Isaac: Children of the flesh vs. Children of promise
00:33:50 – Jacob and Esau: Election before birth, works, or merit
00:36:40 – "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated": Understanding biblical rejection
00:38:35 – Why we wrestle with sovereignty: Our man-centered world
00:43:00 – Conclusion: A call for "Paul’s tears" and a heart for the lost
00:45:27 – Closing Prayer
We cannot just have the Paul’s theology, we need to have his tears and his burden for the lost.
In Romans 9, unbelief isn't approached as a theological problem to solve. Rather, Paul is heartbroken over people he loves who are far from Christ.
But their unbelief also raises some difficult questions. Israel had every spiritual advantage, yet many still rejected Jesus. Had God’s promises failed? And what does that reveal about how salvation actually works?
In Romans 9:1-13, Pastor Kyle explores God’s faithfulness, human unbelief, and the sovereignty of God in salvation.
In this message, you’ll discover:
- Why Christians should be brokenhearted over people who don’t know Jesus
- Why you can be surrounded by spiritual privileges and still not have spiritual life
- What it means to be “religiously lost”
- Why human unbelief does not mean God’s promises have failed
- How Romans 9 begins to challenge the way we think about God’s sovereignty and salvation
- Why difficult truths about God should lead us to humility, worship, and a willingness to let Scripture change us
Romans 9 may raise questions we can’t answer easily, but Paul shows us how to enter those questions with both conviction and compassion: trusting God’s Word while asking him to give us a heart for those who don’t yet know Christ.
00:00:00 – Intro: Multiply Month and "Gospel Goodbyes"
00:01:40 – The vision for sending church planters to Charlotte
00:04:24 – Introduction to Romans 9–11: Going "under the rope" into deep theology
00:05:51 – Overview of the series: Israel’s past, present, and future
00:07:22 – The God of Romans 9: Pondered vs. Praised (John Piper's story)
00:09:05 – Reading Romans 9:1–13
00:11:13 – Why the doctrine of Election is hard to accept, not hard to understand
00:13:13 – Paul’s Heart: Great sorrow and unceasing anguish for the lost
00:16:30 – "Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing": The weight of the Christian life
00:19:35 – Paul’s willingness to be "cut off" for the sake of others
00:22:00 – Eight spiritual advantages and privileges of Israel
00:24:20 – Being "Religiously Lost": Spiritual privilege vs. Spiritual life
00:26:14 – Has the Word of God failed? Addressing the unbelief of Israel
00:29:00 – Two Israels: The visible church vs. the invisible church
00:30:57 – The Story of Abraham and Isaac: Children of the flesh vs. Children of promise
00:33:50 – Jacob and Esau: Election before birth, works, or merit
00:36:40 – "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated": Understanding biblical rejection
00:38:35 – Why we wrestle with sovereignty: Our man-centered world
00:43:00 – Conclusion: A call for "Paul’s tears" and a heart for the lost
00:45:27 – Closing Prayer
