Pastor Joel Santti: Romans 11
Paul's Two Questions
#1: Has God totally set aside Israel?
-Paul says no; he is an Israelite himself.
-Israel existed throughout the Old Testament.
-They experienced God's protection many times (the exodus, wandering in the desert, etc.)
-God always has a people.
#2: Did Israel stumble so they could fall?
-Paul says no.
-Israel rejected the Gospel, they were set aside by God.
-God then turned to the gentiles as the primary vehicle for the Gospel.
Key verse 11:22 "Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off."
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