Romans 11:7
The Scripture
(7) What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
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
Romans 3:9Romans 6:15I Corinthians 10:19Philippians 1:18Romans 9:31Romans 9:32Romans 10:3Proverbs 1:28Luke 13:24Hebrews 12:17Romans 11:5Romans 8:28
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