How many things intrinsic to Israel does Romans 9:4-5 list?
Romans 9:4-5 lists seven things intrinsic to the nation of Israel relating to God's covenant promises. An eighth aspect in verse 5 concerns Christ coming not only as Israel's Messiah but as Savior of the whole human race. So the intrinsic list is seven.
Les explains that in Romans 9:4-5, Paul covers seven things that were intrinsic to the nation of Israel in God's dealing with them from the covenant promises. Then in verse 5, Les points out an eighth part: it was all brought about so that Christ could come, not just to be the Messiah of Israel, but to be the Savior of the whole human race. These verses precede the discussion of verse 6, where the focus shifts.
Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;
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What did Romans 9 verses 4 and 5 cover concerning Israel?
In Romans 9 verses 4 and 5, Paul covered seven things that were intrinsic to the nation of Israel in God's dealing with them from the covenant promises.