Romans 11:1
The Scripture
(1) I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul writes to the believers in Jerusalem, reminding them that they are God’s chosen people yet also that God’s mercy extends to the Gentiles. He explains that the election of Israel is not a permanent exclusion but a temporary state that God may change, emphasizing that all are included in Christ. The chapter highlights the tension between divine election and the inclusive nature of salvation.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Samuel 12:22II Kings 23:27Psalms 77:7Psalms 89:31Psalms 89:32Psalms 89:33Psalms 89:34Psalms 89:35Psalms 89:36Psalms 89:37Psalms 94:14Jeremiah 31:36
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