Romans 9:19-29
Summary for Rom 9:20-21: 9:20-21 a See Isa 29:16 b; 45:9-10 c.Summary for Rom 9:24-26: 9:24-26 d God was free to select people from the Jews who would have a true spiritual relationship with him; similarly, he was also free to choose some from the Gentiles to be saved as well. Paul uses the prophecy of Hosea to reinforce his point. Hosea predicted that God would renew his mercy to the ten northern tribes that had rebelled against God and were under his judgment. Paul saw a principle that applies to Gentiles as well.
• Those who were not my people: See study note on 10:19.
Summary for Rom 9:27-28: 9:27-28 e only a remnant will be saved: So many Israelites had turned from God that the Old Testament prophets spoke of a true spiritual Israel within the larger nation of Israel (see Isa 11:10-16 f). The remnant would receive salvation, while the rest of the Israelites would suffer condemnation.
9:29 g The destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 19 h) is a poignant illustration of the reality and severity of God’s judgment.
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