Who is Paul including when he says 'even us' in Romans 9:24?
In Romans 9:24, 'even us' includes the Apostle Paul himself along with every believer—whether from Israel, Christ's earthly ministry, or today—who are vessels of mercy. Paul, formerly Saul of Tarsus, is the prime example of a sinner saved entirely by God's grace, not by his own works.
Les explains that in Romans 9:24, 'Even us' means Paul includes himself. Paul is the epitome of a sinner saved by grace—Saul of Tarsus, who was on his way to Damascus to carry out his dirty work, was knocked off his horse by God and called by grace, not because he repented first. Les emphasizes that all believers are in the same category as Paul: vessels of mercy, saved without doing anything on their part, by God's mercy appropriated through faith. This has always been God's way.
Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
More Questions
Who does Romans 9:24 say God has called?
In Romans 9:24, Paul says that those God has called include not only Jews but also Gentiles.
Who are the ones God has called according to Romans 9:24?
Romans 9:24 states that those God has called are not from the Jews only but also from the Gentiles, so the calling includes Gentiles.