Romans 9 DECODED: The 1 CRUCIAL Verse That DESTROYS Arminian Theology FOREVER| Holiness with Sproul

Delve deep into the foundational structure of Reformed thought: Covenant Theology. This comprehensive session unpacks the three crucial covenants—Redemption, Works, and Grace—revealing how they interlock to define salvation and human responsibility. We confront the uncomfortable paradox: Are we saved by works? Furthermore, we tackle the most controversial chapter in the Bible, Romans 9, examining the doctrine of predestination and challenging common misunderstandings like the Foreknowledge View and Arminianism. Finally, learn the profound biblical perspective on how a believer should face the end of life, drawing powerful lessons from the final moments of faithful saints.

Discover the profound relationship between the Old and New Testaments through the lens of the three chief covenants.
Uncover the dangerous traps of legalism, including the "Corban loophole," and why tradition can nullify the Word of God.
A rigorous defense of the doctrine of election based on the explicit text of Romans 9 (Jacob and Esau).
Understanding the true meaning of "Dying in Faith" and the difference between trust and arrogance regarding assurance.

00:00:06 - Introduction to Covenant Theology: The Foundation of Reformed Faith
00:04:26 - Covenant 1: The Covenant of Redemption (The Unity of the Trinity)
00:09:08 - Covenant 2: The Covenant of Works (Adam and Perfection)
00:12:01 - The World is Populated by Covenant Breakers
00:14:46 - Covenant 3: The Covenant of Grace: Salvation by Mercy
00:18:48 - The Paradox: Justification by Works (Christ's Perfect Works)
00:22:45 - Jesus Criticizes Rejecting God's Command for Tradition (Mark 7)
00:31:14 - The Three Kinds of Legalism: Loopholeism and Corban
00:40:46 - Hermeneutics and Analogia Fidei (The Law of Faith)
00:44:19 - The Greatest Theological Controversy: Scripture vs. Tradition
00:48:37 - Analyzing Romans 9: Predestination and Election (Jacob & Esau)
00:51:22 - Refuting the Foreknowledge View of Election
01:03:19 - The Divine Prerogative: Justice vs. Mercy
01:06:50 - It is Blasphemy to Accuse God of Insufficient Mercy
01:07:51 - Summary: Salvation Depends on God's Mercy, Not Human Will (Romans 9:16)
01:11:28 - Discussion on Double Predestination (Positive-Negative Schema)
01:16:11 - Active vs. Passive Hardening (Pharaoh)
01:22:05 - What Truly Matters: The State of Our Souls at Death
01:28:34 - Billy Graham's Challenge: "Have You Settled Things with God?"
01:37:40 - The Triumphant Last Words: "I Have Fought the Good Fight" (2 Timothy 4:7)
01:45:12 - Defining Faith as Trust and Fighting Illness "Tooth and Nail"
01:50:04 - Assurance of Salvation vs. Arrogance

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