Why Has God Set Israel Aside? (Romans 11)

Text: Romans 11

Theme: The gospel reveals the righteousness of God...

4. In Election (9-11)
A) Of Ancient Israel (9:1 - 11:10)
B) Of Gentiles (11:11-24)
C) Of Future Israel (11:25-36)

Chapter 11 shows God has not rejected His chosen people
Israel. As in the days of Elijah, God is saving a remnant
today (1-5). The reason He presently hardens Israel to the
gospel (7-10), is to show that salvation comes by His
sovereign, gracious election, rather than human merit (6), to
open the door of salvation to the Gentiles (11-16), and
to provoke Israel to jealousy (11, 14). When the full number
of Gentiles has "come in", God will resume His covenants with,
and save the entire nation of Israel (25-32). This plan shows
God's wisdom exceeds our understanding and results in His
glory (33-36).

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Have you heard Christ died for our sins, and God raised Him
from the dead? Did you know God saves you from hell and
gives you eternal life through faith in this finished work alone,
not your merits (Jn. 3:16; 1 Cor. 15:1-3; Eph. 2:8-10; 2 Thess.
1:8-9)? This is so man cannot boast, and God alone gets the
glory (Eph. 2:8-9).
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