
Biblical Reading and Reflections: February 27th (Lamentations 3 & Romans 11)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Reconciliation of the World - The Rejection of Israel
The rejection of Israel is the reconciliation of the world, and their acceptance would mean life from the dead. Just as we were loved while enemies, so Israel is still now beloved, even though they are enemies of the gospel. This event of Israel's restoration causes Paul's argument in Romans 11 to ascend into the ecstatic heights of praise. It is an event that supposedly heralds a far more exceeding blessing for the world than their trespass ever did. The mysterious purpose of God will be finally disclosed.
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