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The Unfolding Mystery of Israel's Salvation in Romans 11

An exploration of Romans 11, focusing on God's plan for Israel and the Gentiles, emphasizing mercy, warning against arrogance, and highlighting the ultimate restoration of Israel.

1. Has God Cast Away His People?

1.1 The Remnant According to Election

Verses: Romans 11:1-5
  • God has not rejected Israel, as evidenced by the remnant chosen by grace.
  • This remnant demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promises.

1.2 Blindness in Part

Verses: Romans 11:7-10; Romans 11:25
  • A partial hardening has come upon Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
  • This hardening serves a purpose in God's overall plan of salvation.

2. Gentile Inclusion and Warning

2.1 Salvation to the Gentiles

Verses: Romans 11:11-12
  • Israel's stumble led to salvation for the Gentiles, provoking Israel to jealousy.
  • The acceptance of Israel will bring even greater riches to the world.

2.2 Grafted In

Verses: Romans 11:17-18
  • Gentiles are likened to wild olive branches grafted into the cultivated olive tree (Israel).
  • Gentiles should not boast against the natural branches, remembering that they are sustained by the root (Israel).

2.3 Warning Against Arrogance

Verses: Romans 11:20-22
  • Gentiles are warned not to be haughty but to fear, lest they also be cut off.
  • God's kindness and severity are both to be considered.

3. The Future Restoration of Israel

3.1 Israel's Regrafting

Verses: Romans 11:23-24
  • If Israel does not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted back into their own olive tree.
  • God is able to graft them in again.

3.2 All Israel Will Be Saved

Verses: Romans 11:26-27; Romans 11:29
  • A Deliverer will come out of Zion and turn away ungodliness from Jacob.
  • This is based on God's covenant and irrevocable gifts and calling.

4. God's Unsearchable Wisdom and Mercy

4.1 Mercy on All

Verses: Romans 11:30-32
  • God has consigned all to disobedience, that He may have mercy on all.
  • Both Jews and Gentiles were once disobedient, but now have received mercy.

4.2 Doxology

Verses: Romans 11:33-36
  • Paul concludes with a doxology, praising God's unsearchable judgments and ways.
  • All things are from Him, through Him, and to Him. To Him be glory forever.