Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace. Truth to Learn We are the remnant, chosen to be God’s children, by His grace alone. Behind the Words The word translated “election” is the Greek word eklogē. This is a compound...
Romans 11:4 – Focus on Him
But what was God’s answer to him? "I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who did not bow the knee to Ba’al." Truth to Learn God wants us to keep our focus on Him, not on ourselves. Behind the Words “God’s response” is from chrēmatismos, meaning “the answer...
Romans 11:3 – Feelings or Faith
"LORD, they killed your prophets and destroyed your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life"? Truth to Learn Don’t let circumstances control your feelings, let faith do it. Behind the Words “Killed” is translated from apokteinō. This is a compound word made up of apo,...
Romans 11:2 – Securely Chosen
God did not reject His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel, saying, Truth to Learn God does not reject or desert any of His children whom He has chosen. Behind the Words The...
Romans 11:1 – We Preach, He Enlightens
I say then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. Truth to Learn We are to preach the gospel to everyone, whether they will believe or not. Behind the Words You will notice...