What is Paul dealing with in Romans chapter 9?
In Romans chapter 9, Paul is dealing with Israel's past and why they have been having the problems that they've had. This chapter is part of a three-chapter section within the study of Romans, and the teaching picks up at verse 25.
Les teaches that Romans chapter 9 is part of a three-chapter section in Romans, and that in this chapter Paul is dealing with Israel's past and why they have been having the problems that they've had. He also notes that this program picks up where the last one left off, at verse 25.
As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved.
What Old Testament prophecy does Paul quote in Romans 9:25?
In Romans 9:25, Paul quotes the Old Testament prophecy of Hosea, saying, "I will call them my people, who were not my people, and her beloved, who was not beloved." This citation is part of Paul's argument about Israel's past and God's prior knowledge.
Who are the people Paul refers to in Romans 9:25?
Paul refers to Gentiles who were never reckoned in the Old Testament as having any relationship with Israel's God, but now God has called them out from among the Gentiles to Himself. They are the ones called the children of the living God, distinct from Israel, whom God will later turn back to.