Romans 11: God's Plan of Salvation and Restoration

Robert

2024-09-09 01:22:58 UTC

On Sep 8, 2024, Christ Rose wrote
(Message-ID:<9145e8fe-7ecd-4169-ab4f-***@christrose.news>):

Romans 11

The apostle shows, that God had not so cast off Israel, but that a remnant
would be saved, "according to the election of grace," by grace, not by works,
1-6; while the rest would be blinded, as foretold by the prophets, 7-10, He
predicts that this exclusion would not be final; and states the consequences
to the Gentiles, both of the fall of the Jews, and of their recovery, 11-15,
He cautions the Gentile converts not to boast against the Jews, but humbly to
profit by this example of God’s severity and goodness; and foretells
glorious times, which would at length arrive, 10-32, He adores the depths of
God’s wisdom, and the glory of his unsearchable judgments, his underived
all-sufficiency, and his universal and absolute sovereignty, 33-36. [UCRT]

Just a reminder to most here. the Bible was not written in chapter and verse.
Much of it was broken up badly by doing so, its chief benefit is to locate
scripture that one is speaking of, but many chapters should have been
combined as the solution of Rom 7 is found in Rom 8, the first few verses.

“Doctrinal observation” in these series of posts sadly did not recognize
it.

Post by Christ Rose
Romans 11: God's Plan of Salvation and
Restoration
The eleventh chapter of Romans reveals
God's plan for the salvation of both
Jews and Gentiles, highlighting the
riches of His wisdom and knowledge in
orchestrating redemption. It offers a
doctrinal foundation for understanding
the relationship between God's
sovereignty and human responsibility in
the process of salvation. Additionally,
the chapter emphasizes the depth of
God's mercy and the ultimate restoration
of Israel.
God
Sovereignty of God: God has not rejected
His people Israel, showing His sovereign
choice in preserving a remnant (Romans
11:1-5). God's choice of Israel was not
based on their merit but His grace,
emphasizing His authority over salvation.
Mercy of God: God's mercy extends to
both Jews and Gentiles, highlighting His
plan to save all who come to Him in
faith (Romans 11:30-32).
Wisdom of God: God's wisdom is
unfathomable as He orchestrates His plan
of salvation through the hardening of
Israel and the inclusion of Gentiles
(Romans 11:33-36).
Jesus Christ
Salvation through Christ: Israel's
rejection of the Messiah led to the
reconciliation of the world, as Gentiles
now have access to salvation through
Jesus (Romans 11:11-15; cf. Romans 5:10).
Holy Spirit
Empowerment for Believers: The remnant
of Israel remains faithful by the grace
of God (Romans 11:5). While the text
does not explicitly mention the Holy
Spirit, this can be inferred from other
teachings in Scripture, such as Titus
3:5, which speaks of the renewal and
regeneration brought by the Holy Spirit
in the lives of believers.
Bible
Scripture's Authority: Paul cites Old
Testament prophecies, showing that
Scripture foretold Israel's current
state of partial hardening and their
future restoration (Romans 11:8-10; cf.
Isaiah 29:10, Psalm 69:22-23).
Man
Human Responsibility: While God
sovereignly hardens hearts, He also
holds people accountable for their
unbelief and rebellion (Romans 11:20-23;
cf. Romans 9:18). "Hardening" is not God
imposing decisions or characteristics on
the lost which they did not make or
already possess. It's God drying them
out and confirming them in their current
condition and choices (see Romans 1:21-32).
Sin
Consequence of Rejection: Israel’s
temporary hardening serves as a warning
about the consequences of rejecting
God’s grace (Romans 11:7-10).
Warning Against Arrogance: Romans 11
also warns Gentile believers not to
boast over Israel's rejection. Paul
cautions them not to be arrogant about
their salvation, reminding them that
they stand by faith, not by their own
merit. If they become proud, they too
can be cut off just as the natural
branches were (Romans 11:18-21).
Salvation
Universal Offer of Salvation: Salvation
is available to all, both Jew and
Gentile, through faith in Christ,
demonstrating God's plan to graft
Gentiles into the family of God (Romans
11:17-24).
Church
Unity in the Body of Christ: Gentiles
who have come to faith are grafted into
the same olive tree as Israel,
symbolizing the unity of the Church
(Romans 11:17-18).
Last Things
Restoration of Israel: Israel's future
restoration is certain, and their full
inclusion will result in greater
blessings for the world (Romans
11:25-26; cf. Isaiah 59:20-21).
"And so all Israel will be saved, as it
is written, 'The Deliverer will come
from Zion, He will banish ungodliness
from Jacob'; 'and this will be my
covenant with them when I take away
their sins.'" (Romans 11:26-27)
Conclusion
Romans 11 teaches that God’s mercy and
salvation extend beyond the boundaries
of ethnicity, offering redemption to
both Jews and Gentiles through Jesus
Christ. It highlights the balance
between God’s sovereignty and human
responsibility, the central role of
faith in salvation, and the ultimate
restoration of Israel as part of God’s
plan for the end times. The chapter
encourages believers to trust in God’s
wisdom and providence, recognizing His
incomprehensible plan for all people.