"Thou Art the Potter..." November 1 Readings: Romans 9-10
Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation. The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New. Bible Readings : Romans 9-10 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer. Background: Romans 9-10 are among the most controversial in Scripture. They speak of God's sovereign choice of Israel as his people - "Jacob I loved and Esau I hated." The question theologians have struggled with is whether the truth that is taught here about Israel is meant to also be applied to salvation for us as individuals. Does God choose us as he chose Israel? Volumes have been written on this topic and wars have been fought over it (literally and figuratively) so let me solve it with a ...