Why is the Jewish remnant called a remnant according to the election of grace?
The Jewish remnant is called a remnant according to the election of grace because, in this predominantly Gentile age, a small percentage of Jews believe the gospel of grace. Their standing rests not on law or Judaism but on God's elective grace, as in Elijah's day when 7,000 remained faithful.
Les teaches that a doctrine of the remnant runs all the way through Scripture, and God has always kept a remnant. In this age of grace, which is predominantly Gentile with some Jewish exceptions, Paul says there is a remnant, a small percentage of Jews, who have become believers of the gospel of grace. They are a remnant according to the election not of law, not of Judaism, but of grace. Les compares this to Elijah, when God showed there were 7,000 who had not fallen to idolatry; today a remnant of Jews recognizes the gospel of grace and the election of grace. Les also notes testimonies of Jews from many backgrounds who came to believe Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah who died for their sins, though very few can believe it.
Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.