Romans 3:3
3 aWhat if some were unfaithful? bDoes their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God?Romans 11:1-2
The Remnant of Israel
1I ask, then, chas God rejected his people? By no means! For dI myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, ▼▼Or one of the offspring of Abraham
a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 fGod has not rejected his people whom he gforeknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel? Romans 11:15-23
15For if their rejection means hthe reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead? 16 iIf the dough offered as firstfruits is holy, so is the whole lump, and if the root is holy, so are the branches.17But if jsome of the branches were broken off, and you, kalthough a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root ▼
▼Greek root of richness; some manuscripts richness
of the olive tree, 18do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you. 19Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” 20That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you mstand fast through faith. So ndo not become proud, but ofear. 21For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. 22Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, pprovided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise qyou too will be cut off. 23And reven they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again. Romans 11:28-29
28As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are sbeloved for the sake of their forefathers. 29For the gifts and tthe calling of God are irrevocable.
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