Rom 9:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8-9 : Paul shows that the children of the promise are counted for the seed (Romans 9:8 ). He points to Isaac and Ishmael. Both were sons of Abraham, but only Isaac was chosen for the promise (Genesis 21:12 ). Isaac was born because of God’s promise, not just by natural means (Genesis 18:10 ). This teaches us that being part of God’s people comes by God’s promise and power, not by human effort (Galatians 4:28 ).

‏ Romans 9:8

v. 8-9: Paul shows that the children of the promise are counted for the seed (Romans 9:8 ^a). He points to Isaac and Ishmael. Both were sons of Abraham, but only Isaac was chosen for the promise (Genesis 21:12 ^b). Isaac was born because of God’s promise, not just by natural means (Genesis 18:10 ^c). This teaches us that being part of God’s people comes by God’s promise and power, not by human effort (Galatians 4:28 ^d).