God’s Sovereign Purpose in Mercy and Hardening

Posted by Yong Joo Park on 21 September 2026 in Exodus, Hosea, Isaiah, The Book of Romans | ∞

Romans 9:17–29 (NLT) 17 For the Scriptures say that God told Pharaoh, “I have appointed you for the very purpose of displaying my power in you and to spread my fame throughout the earth.” 18 So you see, God chooses to show mercy to some, and he chooses to harden the hearts of others so they refuse […]

The Promise Is by Grace, Not Legal Performance

Posted by Yong Joo Park on 23 March 2026 in 1 Peter, Genesis, Hosea, James, Matthew, Proverbs, The Book of Romans | ∞

Romans 4:13–15 (NLT) 13 Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith. 14 If God’s promise is only for those who obey the law, then faith is not necessary and the promise […]

I will raise it again in three days

Posted by Yong Joo Park on 11 September 2022 in Acts, Ephesians, Hosea, Isaiah, John, Philippians, Psalms | ∞

John 2:18–22 18 The Jews then responded to him, ‘What sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?’ 19 Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.’ 20 They replied, ‘It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it […]

I desire mercy, not sacrifice

Posted by Yong Joo Park on 31 May 2020 in Deuteronomy, Exodus, Genesis, Hosea, Leviticus, Luke, Mark, Matthew, Numbers | ∞

Part I shows Sabbath related verses in the books of the Law (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) and Part II shows what Jesus taught about the Sabbath day (= the Sabbath). (Quick Links) I. Sabbath related verses written in the books of the Law in the Old Testament II. What Jesus taught about the Sabbath […]