Rom 9:6 | MHM | STEP | The Divine Sovereignty In this section, Paul wants to explain why so many Jews have been rejected, even though they were God’s chosen people in the past. He shows that God’s promises to the fathers have not failed. The gospel’s new way does not break God’s word. Instead, Paul says we need to understand the true meaning of God’s promises. God’s word always comes true (Isaiah 55:11 ). The real children of the promise are not just those from Abraham’s family tree, but those whom God chooses by His own will. Paul uses examples from Israel’s history to make this clear. v. 6 : Paul says, Not as though the word of God has taken no effect (Romans 9:6 ). Even though many Jews have rejected Christ, this does not mean God’s promises have failed. God always keeps His word, even if things look different to us. v. 6-7 : He explains, They are not all Israel who are of Israel, nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham (Romans 9:6-7 ). Not everyone who is born a Jew is truly one of God’s people. Being a descendant of Abraham is not enough. Many people thought they were safe just because of their family, but God’s promise is not based on family tree alone (Matthew 3:9; John 8:39 ).

‏ Romans 9:6

The Divine Sovereignty

In this section, Paul wants to explain why so many Jews have been rejected, even though they were God’s chosen people in the past. He shows that God’s promises to the fathers have not failed. The gospel’s new way does not break God’s word. Instead, Paul says we need to understand the true meaning of God’s promises. God’s word always comes true (Isaiah 55:11 ^a). The real children of the promise are not just those from Abraham’s family tree, but those whom God chooses by His own will. Paul uses examples from Israel’s history to make this clear.

v. 6: Paul says, Not as though the word of God has taken no effect (Romans 9:6 ^b). Even though many Jews have rejected Christ, this does not mean God’s promises have failed. God always keeps His word, even if things look different to us.

v. 6-7: He explains, They are not all Israel who are of Israel, nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham (Romans 9:6-7 ^c). Not everyone who is born a Jew is truly one of God’s people. Being a descendant of Abraham is not enough. Many people thought they were safe just because of their family, but God’s promise is not based on family tree alone (Matthew 3:9; John 8:39 ^d).