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This leads into chapters 9-11 and the Nation of Israel. (4) Neither brother would be justified apart from grace through faith in God, even though they are direct descendants of both Abraham and Isaac. This leads into chapters 9-11 and the Nation of Israel. Sermon Outline / By Pastor Shiflett. Finally, we need a greater understanding about the potter/clay analogy Paul uses in this text. 5:16, 22 -23). 7 If at any time I announce that a nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down and destroyed, 8 and if that nation I warned repents of its evil, then I will relent and not inflict on it the disaster I had planned. Hint Luke 15:20. (3) The fulfillment of God’s Word, as promised to Abraham, is not dependent upon the faithfulness of Israelites (Rom. “As it is written, ‘Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.’”. Romans 12:9-21 A little boy was punished by his father. A. VIII. Even Isaac was a kind-of “second-born” son, since Ishmael was Abraham’s firstborn. Together they show a picture of the Sovereign LORD, the Almighty, the King of Israel saying over and over that He is sovereign despite what man does/chooses and despite His deciding to react to man’s decisions. “For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, ‘For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth.’”. GOD’S PLAN TO BRING THE WORD THROUGH ISRAEL (9-13). And then there is the beautiful analogy of the First Man — Adam, and the Second Man — Jesus. %PDF-1.3 Romans 9 is a text revealing that it is by faith one is a true Israelite. God can patiently refrain from punishing Israel when they deserve it to accomplish His purpose, and He can cut them off in their unbelief to accomplish His purpose. Why does God do this? A question for Leighton or his administrators, ‘Do you have an outline available for chapters 10 and 11? I had missed the entire point. Vessels Unto Honour or Dishonour — Romans 9: 19-24. (1) The descendants of Abraham in Paul’s day had two false perceptions: (a) Every descendant deserves the benefit of bringing God’s Word. (2) The expressed hatred toward Esau’s household reflected in the quote from Malachi reveals: (a) Even direct descendants of Isaac himself (Edom) are not chosen for the noble purposes that God elected Israel, thus one should not assume that the opposition of direct descendants to God’s Word is an indication of its failure. Christian, Know Whose You Are You Have the Spirit of Christ. (1) The ones entrusted with the Word are opposing the Word, so then, has the Word failed? Watch this message here: Let’s Go! B. Paul demonstrates a Christ-like, self-sacrificial plea for hardened Israel, “that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart”. Although many of them were exceedingly moral and religious. (2) This is the apostle’s way of using a history lesson to remind his audience that being a seed of Abraham does not mean one is guaranteed the blessings listed in verses 4 and 5, which were specific to the seed of Isaac. Hi Brian, (3) The fulfillment of God’s Word has never relied upon the faithfulness or morality of the individuals chosen to carry it out (Rom. (a) Abraham “willed and ran” in the flesh to produce a son through Hagar (who Paul used symbolically to represent the covenant of law and works, Gal. 9:6-13 – 1 st Anticipated Misunderstanding. Given that any nationality may be saved through faith and many from Israel do not believe, then what benefit is there in being a Jew? Scripture: Romans 9:30–10:4. 9:7 : Neither because they are lineally the seed of Abraham,will it follow that they are all children of God - This did not hold even in Abraham's own family; and much less in his remote descendants. A. God’s choosing to bless one descendant over another descendant does not make Him unrighteous. As God is not yet finished with you and I, He is not finished with the Nation of Israel. “For He says to Moses, ‘I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.’”. Romans 9:6-18 – April 19, 2006. The accounts of God’s interactions with these men show us that while he rejected them for a specific vocation, in no way did he reject them for a personal relationship with Him! Yet Paul had a great solicitude for these people because he saw them living in the commission of great sin. (1) God patiently put up with Israel, even in their stubborn rebellion, so as to accomplish a greater redemptive good (crucifixion and the grafting in of the Gentiles). Should Christians express indignation against God’s plan. But to make sure we understand, He goes on…. Many more Gentiles are pursuing righteousness by faith and therefore are attaining it (vs 30). I now see how foolish it was to think this passage was there to support Calvin’s soteriology. (3) The special revelation of God, which all served to testify and prepare the way for the Messiah and His gospel, came by way of this elect nation. WHY GOD IS JUST TO HARDEN UNFAITHFUL ISRAELITES TO ACCOMPLISH HIS PROMISE IN BRINGING THE WORD (17-18). So, why were some unable to attain righteousness? Heh heh, yeah, I’m a second-born with an older sister, so maybe I secretly like it that God switches it up? “For they stumbled at that stumbling stone. 4:21-26). Updated: Sat, 10/07/2017 - 07:12 By admin. (3) God’s plan has always been to glorify whosoever believes and trust in Him, whether of Israel or the other nations of the Earth. And he was there to bury Abraham with Isaac. But the apostle reminds them that whoever believes in Christ will not be put to shame for their wrong doing (see also Rom. OUTLINE OF ROMANS 9 (1) “It” refers to the fulfillment of God’s promise to bring His Word despite Israel’s unfaithfulness (Rom. PAUL has been speaking about the fact that the word of salvation is near us, and we do not have to do some great thing to gain salvation. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you resided as foreigners in their country. Four sermon outlines based on themes and topics found in the new movie UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION, opening in theaters September 14. John Piper Feb 21, 2001 10 Shares Sermon. “Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?”. Jesus has always demanded one’s all in following him. 3:3-4). (1) Sometimes God will fulfill His promises by showing Israelites mercy, but His Word will never fail. 2. 3:3-4). SERMON NOTES Romans 8:31-39 . 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will … The prophecy – Jacob have I loved and Esau have I hated – did not guarantee the salvation of Jacob or of everyone in Israel, nor did it guarantee the damnation of Esau and of everyone in Edom. I was actually the youngest of three boys. The Romans Sermon Outlines This material is from ExecutableOutlines.com, a web site containing sermon outlines and Bible studies by Mark A. Copeland. Romans 10:1-10. He chose Joseph, the son of the second wife, instead of any of Leah’s sons. Thankfully I know that my worth in great in Christ and my calling to serve Him have their own rewards! (2) Here, the apostle deals with his feelings about the current condition of Israel, who has rejected their own Messiah. Indeed it is so near us it is in our mouth and in our heart by the word of faith being proclaimed to us. Esau was also blessed and protected by God (Deut. The prodigal son was the younger son. This lesson provides an outline, for your reference, of Romans chapters 9 to 11. toward the Gentiles) — and when James, Cephas, and. (1) You (an Israelite hardened to accomplish God’s promise) will say to me (an Israelite shown mercy to accomplish God’s promise), why are we to blame if God’s will is being fulfilled? (5) Salvation is by the covenant of grace through faith in the call of God, not the covenant of law through works. I teach a small group at a small church, about thirty-one in my class. So, the many descendants of Israel you are seeing stand in opposition to the Word, were not chosen by God to carry the Word, thus it cannot be concluded that God’s Word has failed. The truth seems to have been preserved among the Ishmaelite [who basically merge with or are absorbed by the Midianites it seems] until the time of Moses’ grandfather, a priest of Midian (Ex 2:16, 18:12). And thank you for the comparison of Esau with the prodigal son from the Luke account. (2) The promise depends on our merciful God, not on the faithfulness (“willing and running”) of Abraham or his descendants. Romans 9:1 “I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit” “I say the truth in Christ” : “I am telling the truth” ( NASV ). Flowers for presenting and generously sharing such a thorough and straightforward treatment of the text. (3) People formerly not known to be His people are now benefitting from the redemptive plan God has brought to pass through both the noble and ignoble vessels formed by the merciful Potter from the predominantly unfaithful lump of Israelite clay. Week 10: June 29, 2014 . This story illustrates that the Rom 9 passage was addressing (a) the “all Israel and only Israel?” question, and (b) the “who are you Israelites to question whether I want to let gentiles in question?” and (c) the “does God react to man?” question. Scripture: Romans 8:7–11. (b) Even direct descendants of Isaac himself (Edom) are not guaranteed salvation, especially if they remain in opposition to those who are chosen to bring the Word of God. Why is it that some things we pray about are never answered? (19-21). Deut 23:7-8 A. Paul testifies to the seriousness and sincerity of his inspired words. The third generation of children born to them may enter the assembly of the Lord. Curious what your insights are on that? (2) Certainly God may choose to save whosoever He is pleased to save (scripture teaches He chooses to save those who humble themselves and repent in faith – 1 Pt. View Resource. “For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh”. And it would be helpful to read each time the phrases “will have mercy” and “will harden” more fully and literally as He will have mercy/harden with whom He “should” and “wants to” have mercy and harden. (Able was the second of Adam’s sons, etc.) “What shall we say then? (Romans 12:2) And they wept…. 32:31-32). A. (a) Paul’s reference to Moses’ encounter with God in Exodus 32-33 gives a perfect historical example of when God was merciful to Israel when they deserved to be destroyed for their unfaithfulness (worshipping a golden calf). (a) Abraham worked to bring about a nation through Hagar, so she and Ishmael is used by Paul allegorically to represent the covenant of works. 5 Outlines . 9:6-29 – Paul addresses the common, erroneous misunderstandings and objections for why God has not fulfilled His program and purpose with Israel. How does that reflect on God’s promise made to Israel (Gen. 12:3)? If the Calvinist wants to defend that “beloved” in 9:25 means “elect”, then they must jettison the idea of eternally immutably individually elect, since in that verse the same ones were “not beloved” at least for some period of time. Scripture: Romans 8:9… 3/16/11 - "Objection Overruled" - Romans 2:17-3:8 4 objections of the heathen, the hypocrites, and the Hebrews are discussed and overruled by the Judge on the Throne! STUBBORN ISRAEL. 1. Surely this is what the Roman’s 9 Potter is alluding to. “What shall we say then? To Congregate with God’s People Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they… It would help if the context of Christ-like love for all the lost, demonstrated in Paul from verses 1-3 were recognized before reading the rest. 4-10 – Faith brings salvation . “And not only this, but when Rebecca also had conceived by one man, even by our father Isaac…”. 10:13; Joel 2:32). View Resource. X. PAUL’S OWN COMMENTARY OF THIS PASSAGE AS BEING ABOUT FAITH IN THE WORD VERSUS WORKS OF THE LAW (30-33). (2) God told Hosea to call his child “Lo-Ammi,” meaning “Not My People.” However, God also promised this was temporary. In these chapters Paul teaches us about Israel’s relationship with God.. 1 The Failure of Israel Lament over Israel being lost (Romans 9:1 … I agree with you, though, it’s heart-warming to see how, when it comes to a personal relationship with Ishmael, Esau, Cain, etc., God clearly loves them deeply and always holds out his hands to them for relationship and salvation, whether temporal or eternal. 3:21-31). God can have mercy on unfaithful desendants when it serves His purpose. 3:3-4). (a) Was it because they were rejected by God before the foundation of the earth and not given the grace they needed to believe? Believe in Your Heart That God Raised Jesus from the Dead Easter Sunday. A. Paul And his Kinsmen In the flesh — Romans 9: 1-5. For that matter, God Himself chose Jacob instead of Esau not because of anything remotely related to Calvinistic soteriology, but as a kind of living prophecy pointing to the New Covenant He was going to establish through Christ — righteousness apart from the Law! Outwardly the man had all the trappings that would make for a great follower. A. (2) God’s promise will not fail, even if Israel is unfaithful. “Isaiah also cries out concerning Israel: ‘Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, the remnant will be saved. IX. “As He says also in Hosea: ‘I will call them My people, who were not My people, and her beloved, who was not beloved.” And it shall come to pass in the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ there they shall be called sons of the living God.’”. This is allegorically speaking, for these women are two covenants, I will call them My people, who were not My people, and her beloved, who was not beloved.” And it shall come to pass in the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ there they shall be called sons of the living God.’”, https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/romans-9-anticipates-objections-unconditional-election/. PRAYER FOR ISRAEL – Vs. 1 – For their salvation. This outline is intended for your personal, non-commercial use. (b) Every descendant deserves eternal life on the basis of their being of Israel. If someone (a calvinist) is going to argue that Paul is engaging with anything remotely Arminian, they must first show that Pharisaic Judaism is fundamentally homologous with Arminianism. Do those cut off and hardened by God have the right to question God’s judgements? Why blame someone if their rebellious actions were apart of God’s plan? 18:1-11. Romans 9:6-13. Yet now, if You will forgive their sin; but if not, I pray, blot me out of Your book which You have written’” (Exodus 32:31-32). For either “beloved” in that verse means “elect” and “not beloved” means “not elect” or “beloved” is more encompassing, like special nation status including elect and non-yet elect, to receive God’s grace (cf 11:28). (1) Notice that even in the original context the author acknowledges God’s genuine love for Israel despite their rebellion (Hosea 3:1), which is echoed by Paul throughout his entire context (Rom. But Levi was the third son… (like me) lol, and chosen to represent all of Israel! (2) As the apostle already indicated in 3:5, this is a man-made argument that reveals a heart that has become calloused in its rebellion, otherwise they might see, hear, understand and repent (Acts 17:30; 28:27). This chapter is so troublesome to some Bible teachers that they would prefer it not to be in Scripture. The biggest confusion a Calvinist has is in not seeing that God’s sovereign choice of individuals according to Romans 9 was to help fulfill His promise of salvation in Christ, but it did not guarantee their personal salvation or damnation. (1) The idea of a Messiah being crucified by the Israelites own hand was a “stumbling stone and a rock of offense.” To admit Jesus was their own Messiah would require them to own up to the shame of crucifying Him. 3:3-4). Gen 33:4, 10 right hands of fellowship, that we should go … 9:1-3; 10:1, 21; 11:11-32). This excludes the idea of a loved elect individual person before creation (besides Christ) being read into verses 25-26. B. If he ever did, it would have been the time a rich young man came to follow Jesus. B. (1) The apostle is taking this one step further by not only seeking to prove his claims about the descendants of Abraham are true, but to even more specifically show that not even the direct descents of Isaac are: (a) Guaranteed salvation on the basis they are a descendant. Yes, thanks, I have always loved the account of Esau and Jacob reconciling! Romans, Expository Sermons - From The Executable Outlines Series by Mark A. Copeland - Hundreds of free sermon outlines and Bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. I know I pointed out one time (being yet a Calvinist myself) that God clearly loved and blessed Ishmael. (3) Nor does it guarantee the eternal blessing of being a child of God, which comes by faith in God’s promise (symbolized by Isaac, whose birth came by grace) to whosoever believes, not by works of the law (symbolized by Ishmael, whose birth came by works). Israel is called that, not being the first nation God created… and Ephraim is called that, not being the first son of Joseph (but the second… ;-)) and not the first tribe in Israel either, of course. Romans Devotionals & Sermons Illustrations-Our Daily Bread. Israel’s Rejection & God’s Purpose Sermon by R.C. VII. (1) The promise made to Abraham to bless all the families of the earth (by the coming Messiah and His message) is now being fulfilled through the hardening and mercy-ing of Israel. For many people no question seems as puzzling as the problem of unanswered prayer. Overview of Romans 9 Scripture: Romans 9:30–10:10. I don’t know if there were any important third sons in Scripture… though Seth now comes to mind… and maybe Shem… though probably Ham was the youngest of the three, which isn’t too encouraging! A. (b) Chosen for the noble purpose of bringing the Word to the rest of the world. WHAT ABOUT ISRAEL?. (2) The very Word of God was entrusted to Israel (Rom. (1) This is a self-sacrificial, Christ-like love for those who have become his enemies. Sproul. I would never have seen and understood these things if it hadn’t been for Leighton’s patient labor through this blog to turn the light of understanding on in Romans. Humanity" - Romans 3:9-23 Paul is the prosecuting attorney bringing an indictment in the case of God vs. Romans 9:1-5. “…who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; of whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, the eternally blessed God. ROMANS 9:4-5. WHO IS THE ADOPTION, THE GLORY, THE COVENANTS. (1) Not every descendant of Israel is chosen to carry out the purpose for which God elected Israel. Thank you, Deborah of the kind and encouraging words. 4:21-26). Introduction If Romans 8 has the distinction of being the high-water mark of the New Testament, chapter 9 has the dubious honor of teaching one of the most emotionally volatile doctrines of all the Bible, that of election. 11:11-32). The first man brought death to all men, the second man brought Life to all men. (1) Paul shifts from celebrating the relationship of the believer, those grafted in by faith, to reflecting on the overwhelming number of those cut off for their unbelief from his own country of Israel, a topic that continues into the following chapters (11:20). “If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. Faith is the important part, not one’s heritage or ability to adhere to every law. This is extremely helpful, Leighton, I really need to get a hold of your book! PROBLEM WITH ISRAEL – Vss. I look forward to reading a copy of his book. It would also help to note that no verse mentions election before creation in this chapter, but that there is a “seed” that is currently being reckoned (present tense) in verse 6. Just Give Me Jesus . Paul longed to see the Romans, even though his previous efforts has been thwarted, in order to impart a spiritual gift, … (2) Just as God manifests Himself through Pharaoh’s judicial hardening, He likewise does so through Israel’s judicial hardening. Paul Discusses the Israel of God —Outline of Romans 9 to 11. Paul again expresses this desire for unbelieving Israel in 10:1, which is repeated with a quote from God’s own lips in 10:21. C. Not every descendant of Israel is guaranteed salvation on the basis of being of Israel. Burdened For A Lost People - Romans 9:1-5 Bound By The Lord's Purposes - Romans 9:6-33 God's Plan Of Salvation - Romans 10:1-21 God's Plan For The Jew And For You - Romans 11:1-36 The Secret Of Holy Living - Romans 12:1-2 Thinking About The Body - Romans 12:3-8 Thinking About The Brethren - Romans 12:9 … stream Sproul. I mention this to illustrate that Paul’s point in Romans, when he says, “Jacob have I loved, Esau have I hated,” has nothing to do with the personal salvation of these two men, and is not meant to support Calvin’s theology. I was hoping to see a reference to Jeremiah’s Potter’s house story in Jeremiah 18. (4) Though the number of natural descendants are as countless as all the sand of the sea, only those Israelites who (like the Gentiles) pursue righteousness by faith would attain it. It also would help if it wouldn’t be skipped over so easily that God’s purpose in hardening Pharoah was so that God’s Name would spread over ALL the earth in verse 17. (2) The Israelites, in contrast, did run after and desire to keep the commandments in order to attain righteousness (much like Abraham trying to produce a son in the flesh through a slave woman), but they have not attained it. B. (1) This is not merely an emotional appeal from the heart of a Jew who desires to see more of his own kind saved. And that is an utterly absurd proposition. Deborah… the following thoughts might help also… very much in agreement with Leighton. In these opening verses of chapter 9, Paul reveals his heart for his people the Jews. They pursued righteousness by law (Rom. Some of it I had put together on my own, but there were still some very difficult parts that I was uncertain how Paul’s argument and chain of thought were developing. (1) The lump of hardened clay represents Israel who is had grown calloused in rebellion (Acts 28:27) and who are now being re-molded into two kinds of vessels: (a) Those unfaithful Israelites remolded, by means of signs from the incarnate Messiah Himself, to bring the Word. He didn’t then; he doesn’t now. The choice of the lesser to confound the greater is certainly confirmed throughout Scripture… but so is the idea of the importance of the “firstborn”… I had to say that in case any “firstborns” were feeling left out as seemingly unimportant in God’s economy. I am sure they will be a blessing to others when they read them. Romans 8:31-38 . Romans 9:14-16. A Mother tells the following story about her 3 year old daughter. (2) God’s word has not failed despite how things may appear from our limited human perspective. II. ;-). 4 But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him. are the 1-2 punch for a knockout of all things deterministic. Standing On The Promises — Romans 9: 6-19. 3:2), which included the MESSIAH and His redemptive MESSAGE. Maybe this has already been pointed out, but I think it is helpful to bear in mind that in chapter 9 Paul was addressing the theology of Pharisic Judaism. He never made an exception. It is easy to discover that He wants His mercy to be on a people who were not His “people” or “beloved” before. For who has resisted His will? We have all met stubborn people like the little boy who insisted on standing up in the car. Hi Brian, Romans 10:1-4. Thanks to Dr. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably. I have heard devout (Calvinist) men speak about Ishmael like he is the plague of history. But God then said, In Isaac shall thy seed be called - That is, Isaac, not Ishmael, shall be called thy seed; that seed to which the promise is made. 9:8 The first fruit that results from walking in the Spirit is love ( Gal. Israel’s Rejection & God’s Justice (Part 1) Sermon by R.C. It is amazing that the Lord God Almighty would use an example where He as the Potter, allowed the clay to be “marred in his hands.” Then He started over with another plan. (c) and the hope of the apostle is that they may be grafted back in and saved (11:11-32). 11:20). Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 23, 2020. based on 2 ratings. I think the idea of the firstborn in the Bible holds a separate meaning from what God is illustrating with switching up the birth orders at times. | 814 … “Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom He wills He hardens.”. SERMON TITLE: Christian Citizenship SERMON REFERENCE: Romans 13:1-7 LWF SERMON NUMBER: #2080 We are grateful for the opportunity to provide this outline produced from a sermon preached by Adrian Rogers while serving as pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. He will not accept a partial commitment. Paul is using an analogy taken from Jer. Romans 8:38-39 declares that nothing can separate God’s people from His love. By no means! (1) The Gentiles did not run after the law and desire to keep the commandments in order to earn God’s favor (the covenant laws represented by Hagar/Ishmael to begin this chapter), but they trusted in His promise (the covenant promise represented by Sarah/Isaac, see Gal. 7:7) or the morality of its representative head (Gen. 25:23). (2) God’s choice to fulfill His promise is not based upon the impressiveness of the nation (Deut. (2) Instead, it is a witness of the Spirit Himself inspiring the apostle’s deep conviction and desire for all lost souls. I didn’t understand Romans at all. “(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls) it was said to her, ‘The older shall serve the younger.'”. Salvation is all of God. Romans 1. Paul expresses His thankfulness to God for the reputation of the Romans’ faith, for whom he faithfully prays for God’s will to visit them 1:8-10. (2) Isaac will be the lineage through whom the Word would come: The Messiah and His message come through Isaac’s seed, not Ishmael’s. That would seem to teach the opposite of determinism. Has God failed to keep that promise? (1) God’s choice of Jacob, the lesser of the two brothers in age and physical prowess, was for the noble purpose of bringing the Word to the rest of the world. (1) Regardless of the Israelites unfaithfulness throughout the generations God has always saved a believing remnant from physical destruction so as to carry out the purpose for which Israel was first elected: to bring the Word to the world. (Romans 12:8: I Corinthians 12:9) The Barnabas Factor (Romans 12:8) The Gift that Never Grows Old (Romans 12:8) Lord, Please Change Me! In fact I would go so far as to say that the books of Jeremiah and Isaiah ….if read without the Calvinistic lens of “we know it does not mean what it says”…. Then he turned to his father and said, "I suppose you noticed you weren't in my prayer." “What if God, wanting to show His wrath and to make His power known”. Romans 1:8-16 Romans 1:8-16 Romans 1:8-23 Romans 1:12 Romans 1:14 Romans 1:14-17 Romans 1:16 Romans 1:16 Romans 1:16 Romans 1:16 Romans 1:17 Romans 1:18 Romans 1:18 Romans 1:18ff Romans 1:18-24 Romans 1:18-25 (3) Being “cut off,” “given over” or “prepared” for the destruction is what they have earned by their own free rebellion (like the Edomites and Egyptians before them). Israel’s Rejection of Christ Sermon by R.C. 4:21-25, NASB, emphasis added). Exodus 3:8 I. (1) As first mentioned in 3:1-2, the apostle here reminds the reader the benefit or blessing of being a natural descendant of Israel. Apr 22, 1984. Amen.”. To Claim God’s Promise – Exodus 3:8 Numbers 13:30 And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. Other descendants of Abraham (Esau and the Edomites) were not chosen for this noble purpose. V. WHY GOD IS JUST IN SHOWING MERCY TO UNFAITHFUL ISRAELITES TO ACCOMPLISH HIS PROMISE IN BRINGING THE WORD (14-16). From the beginning this chapter has been about faith or works, not synergism or monergism. (1) Why were the Israelites not able to attain righteousness? Yes, “firstborn” is a separate issue… and it’s interesting that it does not have to be a term to mean “first” in time, but “first” in priority instead. %��������� “Paul really takes a triple oath here so strongly is he stirred. Anyway, Brian, thank you again for being the voice of reason on this website, in so many ways, I always enjoy reading your comments and I confess I skip over everyone else to get to yours at times, lol . 3/20/11 - "God vs. . Apr 11, 1982. But you are right, there is a Biblical theme regarding the firstborn. —Every […] However, the truth is that God has only selected a remnant through whom to bring His Word. B. 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