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Romans 11 – Always a Trace

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Romans 11 – Always a Trace

Dave Riddle – 04/28/19

Key Passage: Matthew 11:1-10

Question: Is God Done with Israel!?

Answer 1: No, He is faithful!

  • A theological answer.
  • Romans 11:2a
  • Foreknew: to have knowledge before hand: of those whom God elected to salvation.
  • As humans we frequently break promises, but God is faithful.
  • It is outside his character to be unfaithful.

    • Answer 2: Look at me.

    • An anecdotal answer
    • Romans 11:1c
    • Even someone as bad as Paul was not beyond the reach of God.

      • Answer 3: Check out history

      • A historical answer
      • Romans 11:2b
      • 1 Kings 18 and 19
        • The seven thousand

          • And so, today…

          A remnant, chosen by grace

          • Romans 11:5
          • Not by the law, but by grace through Jesus.

            • The remainder, hardened

            • Romans 11:7-10
            • A combination of human responsibility and divine sovereignty.
              • See the example of pharaoh (covered in Romans 9 – Divine Decisions Pt. 2 on 10/28/18)
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