Man's Bondage & Accountability

Summary

The sermon explores the sovereignty of God and the accountability of man, focusing on the biblical example of Pharaoh's hardened heart as described in Exodus 7 and Romans 9. It emphasizes that while God is sovereign over all, including salvation, man remains responsible for his sins and actions. The preacher explains that God's sovereignty does not make Him the author of sin, and human free will is bound by a sinful nature, requiring God's grace for salvation. The message also highlights the concurrence of God's will and man's will, illustrating how God can bring good out of evil intentions, as seen in the stories of Pharaoh, Job, Joseph, and the crucifixion of Christ.