I. God has always been faithful – there has always been a remnant (1-10) II. God will always be faithful – all Israel will be saved (12-32) 1. God’s plan in history (A) Different stages (11-16, 25-26) (B) One Church (17-24) 2. God’s mystery (25-32) III. So what? 1. Caution (A) There are consequences of rejecting the gospel (7-10; 1:24-32) (B) There is need for humble perseverance (17-24) 2. Hope (A) For those who seem to us to be hardened (B) For ourselves