What does Romans 9 say about Israel's past?
Romans 9 deals with Israel's past. The Apostle Paul repeatedly reaches back into the Old Testament to make his point about the nation. It begins the three-chapter section on Israel: chapter 9 covers Israel's past, chapter 10 their present in the age of grace, and chapter 11 what lies ahead.
Les explains that Romans 9 is the first of three chapters dealing with the nation of Israel. Chapter 9 covers Israel's past, and the Apostle Paul dips back and forth into the Old Testament to make his point. Chapter 10 then looks at Israel in the present age of grace, and chapter 11 looks at what is still ahead for Israel. Les also stresses that although God has set Israel aside for the last 2,000 years, He is not through with them; He will bring them back to the land and one day pick up where He left off with His covenant people.
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How should we understand Romans 9-11 in relation to the Old Testament?
We must tie Paul's teaching in Romans 9, 10, and 11 to the Old Testament account.