Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson The Unfailing Promises of God
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Nov 6, 2025 Explore the rich themes of Paul's letter to the Romans as it highlights God's unchanging promises to Israel. Sinclair Ferguson shares Paul's heart-wrenching concern for Jewish salvation and the historical tensions in Roman churches. He emphasizes that faith, not lineage, connects people to God's promises. Discover how Scripture foretold Gentile inclusion and the hope of a revived Jewish faith. With a focus on unity between Jewish and Gentile believers, the conversation reveals the depth of God's wisdom and the beauty of the gospel.
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Glory Leads To Pastoral Concern
- Paul moves from Romans 8's triumph to lament because his Jewish kinsmen largely rejected Christ.
- This sorrow prompts a theological defense that God's promises to Israel remain valid and purposeful.
Explain Doctrine To Heal Church Tension
- Pastors should address tensions between Jewish and Gentile believers by explaining God's ongoing purposes for both groups.
- Paul models pastoral theology by connecting doctrine about election and promises to congregational unity.
Faith Not Flesh Determines Belonging
- Belonging to God's people has never depended solely on physical descent but on electing grace received by faith.
- Paul cites Isaac/Ishmael and Jacob/Esau to show divine election worked by faith, not genetics.