The good news of the gospel is that we don't rely on ethnicity or culture for our salvation. The gospel is for everyone. Too often we can be too focused on a culture that appeals to us and so we think that to be a true believer then new converts must act and behave as we do in that culture. It is the gospel that frees us from these cultural pressures and makes us free in Christ.
In Romans 9 Paul's heart is open before us to look beyond the culture of the Jews, who thought their faith and culture were dependant on each other. Paul says that if he could save them he would, but they reject the truth and look to their culture as their salvation. We cannot rely on who we are by birth, by tradition, or by culture. None of those things matter in salvation because God's free gift is for all without prejudice.
Romans - The heart of the Gospel is a teaching series from Annalong Presbyterian Church. Find out more at www.annalongpc.org/sermons.
