Romans 9:5
The Scripture
(5) Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.
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
Romans 11:28Deuteronomy 10:15Romans 1:3Genesis 12:3Genesis 49:10Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 11:1Matthew 1:1Matthew 1:2Matthew 1:3Matthew 1:4Matthew 1:5
Related verses (shared words)
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