Rom 9:27-29 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rom 9:27-28: 9:27-28 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 ). The remnant would receive salvation, while the rest of the Israelites would suffer condemnation.

a9:27-28►

bIsa 11:10-16►

dGen 19►

‏ Romans 9:27-29

Summary for Rom 9:27-28: 9:27-28 ^a 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 ^b). The remnant would receive salvation, while the rest of the Israelites would suffer condemnation.
9:29 ^c The destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 19 ^d) is a poignant illustration of the reality and severity of God’s judgment.