Romans 9:27
The Scripture
(27) Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Paul explains that God’s election of believers is based on His sovereign will, not on human merit or the law. He contrasts the covenant of grace with the covenant of law and shows that both Jews and Gentiles are included in God’s plan. The passage emphasizes that faith, not works, is the means by which God saves.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 1:1Isaiah 10:20Isaiah 10:21Isaiah 10:22Isaiah 10:23Romans 11:4Romans 11:5Romans 11:6Ezra 9:8Ezra 9:14Isaiah 1:9Isaiah 11:11
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