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Many well-intentioned Christians today believe that God no longer has a plan for His chosen people, Israel, the physical descendants of Abraham. But Romans 11—and other texts of Scripture—teaches otherwise. In fact, Romans 11 gives us a glimpse of the end of the story, that just as God saved a remnant of people from Israel in the Old Testament, He plans to save a remnant of people from Israel in the future.

Romans eleven is one of Scripture's most challenging passages to interpret. Here's the tension we face: On one hand, the text describes God saving a remnant of people. On the other, it reveals the spiritual hardening of others. As Christians, how must we respond to this profound tension?

Because of God's unwavering faithfulness and His absolute determination to accomplish everything He has decreed, God will continue to treat all the physical descendants of Abraham as His special people. And from them—even in their current spiritual condition—He will preserve a remnant of true believers.

In Romans eleven, Paul reveals that although the nation of Israel has rejected Christ as Lord, there's coming a time when they will embrace Him by faith. It's once again God, faithful and true, fulfilling His promises.

Many people believe they can obtain favor with the God of creation by simply working hard or doing enough good things. But the apostle Paul makes clear in Romans 11 that salvation is the work of God the Father, accomplished by God the Son, and then applied by God the Spirit to all those who repent and believe.

In Romans eleven, the apostle Paul unveils this beautiful truth: God desires to fulfill His promises by saving His chosen people, the nation of Israel, from their sins.

Why do God's promises regarding salvation matter so profoundly for us as Christians? The biblical truth is both simple and breathtaking: God is both the author and the finisher of salvation. At every point in salvation—from election to glorification—God Himself keeps you as His own.

In the third great section of Romans, Paul defends the gospel by dealing with the doctrine of election, the spiritual condition of Israel and God’s unbreakable promises. In this series, we’ll consider together how God is a faithful God that not only makes promises but also intends to bring them to pass, specifically bringing future salvation to Israel.

The apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Sadly, this is one of the most misunderstood and abused verses in all of Scripture. But what does it truly mean? Pastor Tom explains its Scriptural meaning and applies it to believers today.