Discover the fascinating discussion on God's promises to Israel and the plan to unite Jewish and gentile believers in Christ in this episode.
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God's promises to his ancient people have not been broken, and belonging to God's people has always been based on faith rather than physical descent.
God's plan has always been to extend salvation to both Jews and Gentiles, with the goal of unity in the church.
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Paul's concern for the Jewish people
In chapters 9 to 11 of his letter to the Romans, Paul expresses his deep distress and concern for his Jewish kinsmen who, despite having many spiritual privileges, have not come to faith in Jesus Christ. Paul's own experience of God's grace as a Jew and the tensions between Jews and Gentiles in the Roman churches serve as a backdrop to his extended exposition on God's purposes for both Jews and Gentiles. The main argument is that God's promises to his ancient people have not been broken, and belonging to God's people has always been based on faith rather than physical descent.
God's plan for Jews and Gentiles
Paul emphasizes that God's plan has always been to extend salvation to both Jews and Gentiles. Justification by grace through faith, as promised to the Jews, was not limited to them alone but extended to all who believe, regardless of their heritage. In his mission to the Gentiles, Paul sees the fulfillment of God's purpose to call people from all backgrounds to faith and salvation. While many Jews have rejected the gospel, Paul highlights that a remnant of Jewish believers exists, and their conversion can lead to the jealousy and eventual faith of their fellow Jewish people. Ultimately, the goal is the unity of Jewish and Gentile believers in the church.
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Understanding God's Purposes for Jews and Gentiles: A Study of Romans Chapters 9-11
After extolling the riches of the gospel, the book of Romans raises a sudden question: What about God's promises to Israel? Today, Sinclair Ferguson expounds on God's great plan to unite Jewish and gentile believers in Christ.