What does Romans 11:7 say about Israel, the election, and the rest?
Romans 11:7 declares that Israel did not obtain what it sought, but the election—those who believed and accepted—obtained it, while the rest were blinded. God set that spiritual blindness on the nation, and it continues to this day but will not last forever.
Les explains that this verse is set against Israel's rejection of the Gospel. As Paul went first to the synagogue and the Jews rejected it, he turned to the Gentiles, while the Jews opposed Christianity. Les teaches that Romans 11:7 shows Israel as a whole did not obtain what it sought, but the election—those believing and accepting—obtained it. The rest were blinded. Les says God Himself set a spiritual blindness on the nation, holding until this day, but it will not last forever.
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
More Questions
Who is 'the election' in Romans 11:7 that obtained what Israel sought?
In Romans 11:7, 'the election' refers to those who were believing and accepting the gospel — they obtained what Israel sought, while the rest were blinded.
What was Israel seeking but did not obtain according to Romans 11:7?
Israel did not obtain what it was seeking; what Israel sought was the King and the Kingdom.