Romans 11:1-10 – “God Is Not Through With Israel”

I. Intro.

Paul’s harsh treatment of the Jews (Romans 10:3; Romans 9:32-33; Romans 10:21)

Israel’s rejection of the Gospel was an open door for the Gentiles to receive it (Acts 13:46; Acts 18:6)

Is God through with the Jews?  What about Replacement Theology?  A: No. God’s covenant still stands (1 Sam. 12:22; Ps. 89:31-37)

The significance of May 14, 1948 – the rebirth of the nation of Israel (Gen. 12:1-3; 7).

II. Proof that God is not through with Israel.

Paul’s testimony (11:1). Paul’s conversion was a foreshadowing of what is to come for many Jews (Zech. 12:10; Zech. 13:1)

The existence of a remnant (11:2-10). “Remnant” = small surviving group.  Through flood, slavery, exile, dispersion, and holocaust, God has always preserved a remnant.

III. How then shall we live?

God isn’t through with Israel, and He isn’t through with you.

If God can save Saul/Paul, He can save anyone. No one is hopeless.

Our attitude toward Israel matters (Gen. 12:3).

What is your “table” – that which makes you spiritually apathetic and produces a false sense of security? (Romans 11:9)