In this episode, the Grow Group team dives deep into Romans 9–10, unpacking themes of God’s sovereignty, election, and human responsibility. The group opens with lighthearted banter before moving into a rich discussion on salvation by grace, divine foreknowledge, and free will. They explore the long-debated tension between God’s predestination and our faith response, emphasizing that while God knows who will be saved, He does not force that decision—each person must respond to His grace through faith in Christ.Using illustrations from Scripture and everyday life, they clarify that election in Scripture often refers to purpose, not favoritism—Israel and individuals like Jacob or Mary were “chosen” for specific roles, not exclusive salvation. Ephesians 1 becomes a central focus as they examine how believers are “chosen in Christ” for holiness, adoption, and to bring God glory. The team also discusses limited free will within God’s sovereignty, emphasizing our responsibility to believe and share the gospel.The conversation transitions to mission and discipleship, encouraging listeners to be active witnesses both locally and globally, as “beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” They close with personal prayer requests, ministry updates, and news of Joey’s new book project It Matters, highlighting the impact of Five Marks Ministries and the importance of giving and serving to spread the gospel worldwide.If you want to follow along with our daily scripture readings, Victorious devotional guides are available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon.00:00–02:40  Friendly banter about life and family.02:41–06:23  Transition into Romans 9 and God’s sovereignty.06:24–10:07  Debate over foreknowledge vs. predestination.10:08–13:35  Examples of election for purpose (Esau, Jacob, Mary).13:36–18:23  Ephesians 1 explored—chosen for holiness and adoption.18:24–22:42  Salvation’s plan, purchase, and preservation.22:43–28:31  Evangelism and responsibility in sharing faith.28:32–31:28  Grace and confession lead to salvation.31:29–35:31  Mission and discipleship encouragement.35:32–39:56  Prayers for families and new projects (It Matters).39:57–45:45  Ministry updates and closing prayer.

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