Romans 11-The Remnant of Israel
Romans 11 The Remnant of Israel 11 I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin . NOTE: Paul is proof that God is still currently working with Elect Jews/Spiritual Israel. 2 God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew (chosen by election-Romans 8:29). Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel? 3 “Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.” 4 But what is God's reply to him? “I have kept for myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” 5 So too at the present time there is a remnant , chosen by grace. 6 But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace. NOTE: The proof that God did not reject Israel is Paul himself . He is proof of God’s patience and mercy (See Ro