What is the eighth part covered in Romans 9:5?
The eighth part covered in Romans 9:5 is that all the covenant promises and privileges given to Israel were brought about so that Christ could come, not only to be the Messiah of Israel, but also to be the Savior of the whole human race.
Les explains that in Romans 9:4-5, the first seven things were intrinsic to the nation of Israel from the covenant promises. Then the eighth part, also in verse 5, is that all of this was 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. This eighth point reveals the ultimate purpose of God's dealings with Israel: to bring forth the Redeemer for all mankind. Les also stresses that Paul's epistles are the bedrock of our Christian faith and the place to get a clear view of salvation by grace, through faith, plus nothing.
Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.
More Questions
Who are the fathers mentioned in Romans 9:5?
In Romans 9:5, 'the fathers' refers to the forefathers of Israel: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, the twelve patriarchs, and later leaders such as Joshua, Samuel, the judges, David, Solomon, and the prophets.
What are the eight privileges that Paul lists for Israel in Romans 9:4?
In Romans 9:4 (and the following verse) Paul gives a list of eight privileges belonging to Israel: adoption, glory, covenants, the giving of the law, the service or operation of the tabernacle and temple, the promises, the fathers, and Christ's coming in the flesh.