Why is the remnant of Israel beloved by God according to Paul?
Paul explains the remnant of Israel is beloved because of their forefathers—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses—and God's unchanging love for the patriarchs. God's gifts and calling are without repentance, meaning He does not change His mind regarding Israel's election and future end-time preparation.
Les teaches that God constantly goes back to the patriarchs and His love for them when dealing with their offspring. He explains that the election, that remnant of Israel, which God is still preparing for end-time events, are beloved because of their forefathers—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and so on. Then in verse 29, Les points out that "the gifts and calling of God are without repentance." He clarifies that repentance here means a change of mind, not falling down in sorrow for sin. When it comes to God's dealing with Israel, He has not changed His mind, so the gifts and calling of God are without changing His mind. This all refers back to Genesis 12 and God's promises to the patriarchs.
As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.
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Does Romans 11 prove God is not finished with Israel?
Anyone who maintains that God is through with the Jew and that there is no more fulfilling of Old Testament promises would have to tear Romans 11 out of the Bible, because the chapter declares that God is not through with Israel and will yet fulfill all the promises made to Abraham.