Sermon Notes Romans 9:19:23

Why does God find fault?

I. God has authority over His creation.

-find fault = memphomai = blame

-resist = anthistimi = stand up to, oppose.

-answer back = antapokrinomai = reply, talk back to. The word implied not just an attempt to get an answer to a genuine question. The word implied disputing and resistance.

a. The pot cannot question the potter.

b. The potter has authority over the clay.

-right = exousia = authority

-honor = timas

-common use = atimen = dishonor

-Schriener "By definition the Creator has absolute freedom to do what he wants with his creatures, just as a potter exercises sovereignty over the clay he forms."

II. God demonstrates His authority over His creation.

a. He patiently endures the vessels of wrath...

-Ex. 5:2

b. ...In order to display His glory to the vessels of mercy.