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Romans 11

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1I ask then, did God reject his people? May it never be! For I also am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2God didn’t reject his people, whom he foreknew. Or don’t you know what the Scripture says about Elijah? How he pleads with God against Israel: 3“Lord, they have killed your prophets. They have broken down your altars. I am left alone, and they seek my life.” 4But how does God answer him? “I have reserved for myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” 5Even so too at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. 6And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work. 7What then? That which Israel seeks for, that he didn’t obtain, but the chosen ones obtained it, and the rest were hardened. 8According as it is written, “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, to this very day.” 9David says, “Let their table be made a snare, a trap, a stumbling block, and a retribution to them. 10Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see. Always keep their backs bent.” 11I ask then, did they stumble that they might fall? May it never be! But by their fall salvation has come to the Gentiles, to provoke them to jealousy. 12Now if their fall is the riches of the world, and their loss the riches of the Gentiles, how much more their fullness! 13For I speak to you who are Gentiles. Since then as I am an apostle to Gentiles, I glorify my ministry, 14if by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh, and may save some of them. 15For if the rejection of them is the reconciling of the world, what would their acceptance be, but life from the dead? 16If the first fruit is holy, so is the lump. If the root is holy, so are the branches. 17But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive, were grafted in among them and became partaker with them of the root and of the richness of the olive tree, 18don’t boast over the branches. But if you boast, remember that it is not you who support the root, but the root supports you. 19You will say then, “Branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in.” 20True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don’t be conceited, but fear; 21for if God didn’t spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. 22See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off. 23They also, if they don’t continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. 24For if you were cut out of that which is by nature a wild olive tree, and were grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree, how much more will these, which are the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? 25For I don’t desire you to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery, so that you won’t be wise in your own conceits, that a partial hardening has happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in, 26and so all Israel will be saved. Even as it is written, “There will come out of Zion the Deliverer, and he will turn away ungodliness from Jacob. 27This is my covenant with them, when I will take away their sins.” 28Concerning the Good News, they are enemies for your sake. But concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sake. 29For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 30For as you in time past were disobedient to God, but now have obtained mercy by their disobedience, 31even so these also have now been disobedient, that by the mercy shown to you they may also obtain mercy. 32For God has bound all to disobedience, that he might have mercy on all. 33Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out! 34“For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” 35“Or who has first given to him, and it will be repaid to him again?” 36For of him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory for ever! Amen.

World English Bible, 2020 stable text edition. Public domain; “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org. eBible.org

Overview

Romans Chapter 11 addresses the complex relationship between God and Israel, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His covenant people despite their unbelief. The chapter begins with the Apostle Paul asserting that God has not rejected His people, Israel, as he himself is a descendant of #Abraham from the tribe of #Benjamin. Paul uses the example of Elijah, who believed he was the only faithful one left, to illustrate that God has preserved a remnant of faithful Israelites, chosen by grace. This remnant serves as a testament to God's unchanging promise and mercy towards His people, highlighting the theme of divine election throughout history (Romans 11:1-6).

The chapter further explores the mystery of Israel's partial hardening, which has allowed the #Gentiles to receive salvation. Paul explains that this hardening is temporary and serves a greater purpose, as it will ultimately lead to the fullness of Israel's restoration (Romans 11:7-12). He emphasizes that the rejection of Israel has brought riches to the world, and their eventual acceptance will be even more significant. Paul concludes with a powerful doxology, praising the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge, affirming that all things are from Him, through Him, and to Him (Romans 11:33-36). This chapter reassures believers of God's sovereign plan and encourages them to remain hopeful for the future of Israel and the fulfillment of His promises.

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  1. Leviticus 26:44-45v26Leviticus 26:44-45 promises not to reject Israel despite their disobedience, which is echoed in Romans 11:26-27, where Paul speaks of God's enduring covenant with Israel.
  2. Deuteronomy 29:4v8Deuteronomy 29:4 speaks of God not giving the Israelites a heart to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. Paul references this in Romans 11:8 to explain Israel's spiritual blindness and hardening.
  3. 1 Kings 19:18v41 Kings 19:18 speaks of the remnant of Israel who have not bowed to Baal. Paul references this in Romans 11:4 to illustrate God's faithfulness in preserving a remnant of believers.
  4. Psalms 14:7v26Psalm 14:7 expresses a longing for salvation to come from Zion, which is fulfilled in Romans 11:26, where Paul speaks of the deliverance of Israel.
  5. Psalms 89:52v36Psalm 89:52 ends with a doxology, praising God forever, which is echoed in Romans 11:36, where Paul concludes with a doxology to God.
  6. Psalms 94:14v1Psalm 94:14 assures that the Lord will not forsake His people, which is reaffirmed in Romans 11:1-2 where Paul emphasizes that God has not rejected His people, Israel, whom He foreknew.
  7. Ecclesiastes 8:17v33Ecclesiastes 8:17 speaks of the inability to fully understand God's work, which is echoed in Romans 11:33, where Paul marvels at the depth of the riches and wisdom of God, whose judgments are unsearchable.
  8. Isaiah 27:6v26Isaiah 27:6 speaks of Israel taking root and filling the world with fruit. Romans 11:26 discusses the salvation of all Israel, indicating the fulfillment of God's promises and the spread of His blessings through His people.
  9. Isaiah 49:22v25Isaiah 49:22 describes the gathering of the nations to Israel, which Paul discusses in Romans 11:25-26 regarding the inclusion of the Gentiles and the eventual salvation of Israel.
  10. Isaiah 55:8-9v33Isaiah 55:8-9 highlights the transcendence of God's thoughts and ways, which Paul echoes in Romans 11:33, marveling at the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge.
  11. Isaiah 59:20v26Isaiah 59:20 promises a Redeemer for Zion, which Paul references in Romans 11:26 as part of God's plan for Israel's salvation through Christ.
  12. Zechariah 10:6v26Zechariah 10:6 promises the restoration of Judah and Israel, which aligns with Romans 11:26 where Paul speaks of the salvation of all Israel, indicating God's faithfulness to His covenant people.
  13. Matthew 21:43v11Matthew 21:43 speaks of the kingdom of God being taken from one group and given to another, which is echoed in Romans 11:11, where Paul discusses the inclusion of the Gentiles due to Israel's unbelief.
  14. Luke 21:24v25Luke 21:24 speaks of Jerusalem being trampled by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled, which aligns with Paul's discussion in Romans 11:25 about the partial hardening of Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles comes in.
  15. Acts 28:28v11Acts 28:28 declares salvation has come to the Gentiles, which is echoed in Romans 11:11, where Paul explains the purpose of Israel's transgression leading to Gentile salvation.

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