More Gracious Than We Can Imagine (Romans 9:6-13; COD Head 1 Articles 7, 15)

Reformed & Expository Preaching · Nov 29, 2025

Introduction The doctrine of unconditional election, as presented in the Canons of Dort, is often misunderstood as unfair. However, the Canons argue that it is a loving doctrine because it guarantees the fulfillment of God’s redemptive decree, ensuring that His people will enter His rest despite our rebellion.Election by Grace The Canons of Dort affirm that God’s election is a gracious choice made before the foundation of the world, not based on human merit. This doctrine emphasizes God’s sovereignty and mercy, highlighting that humanity’s fall into sin was a result of humanities’ own…