#45: Jacob, Esau, And The Mystery Of Election
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This week on Beyond the Pulpit we trace Jacob and Esau from Genesis 25 into Hebrews and Romans 9 to show how Scripture uses real events to reveal God’s sovereignty and our responsibility. We challenge fatalism, highlight faith alone for salvation, and show why right doctrine fuels urgent mission.
• Hebrews’ warning through Esau’s birthright
• Romans 9 and the oracle to Rebekah
• Why Paul chose twins over Ishmael and Isaac
• Election grounded in God’s call, not works
• Human responsibility affirmed alongside sovereignty
• Inclusion of Gentiles by faith alone
• Paul’s model: persuade, adapt, and “save some”
• Avoiding hyper-Calvinism and apathy
• Grace-driven effort in ministry and mission
Chapters
1. #45: Jacob, Esau, And The Mystery Of Election (00:00:00)
2. Welcome And Series Context (00:00:03)
3. Jacob And Esau In Hebrews (00:00:24)
4. Turning To Romans 9 (00:01:17)
5. Prophecy To Rebekah Explained (00:02:44)
6. How NT Uses OT Motifs (00:04:58)
7. Election Illustrated Through Twins (00:06:52)
8. Why Not Ishmael And Isaac (00:09:19)
9. Not Works But God Who Calls (00:12:36)
10. Gentile Inclusion And Faith Alone (00:14:40)
11. Sovereignty And Human Responsibility (00:17:02)
12. Living With Biblical Mystery (00:20:31)
13. Paul’s “Save Some” And Our Role (00:23:02)
14. Avoiding Hyper-Calvinist Errors (00:26:15)
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