Romans 11:1-24 - A Remnant of Israel Remains
'Is God Through with the Jews?' Considering Romans 11
Do We Believe in the Rapture?
The Return of Christ: The Future of the Jews
One of Two Views of Judaism: Paul in Acts 28 and Romans 11 on Jewish Unbelief
Does the apostle Paul in Romans 11 differ from how he is represented in Acts 28:16-31 on how he views the response of Jews to the gospel? This essay argues that the differences do not contradict each other but rather are complementary. In both cases Paul sees a mixed response among Jews, the developing of a faithful remnant, and the matter of "provoking to jealousy" as a critical element.
The Deliverer from Zion: The Source(s) and Function of Paul's Citation in Romans 11:26-27
This article concerns itself with Romans 11:26-27. It is argued here that Paul’s Old Testament citation in this passage includes Isaiah 2:3, Isaiah 27:9, Isaiah 59:20-21. The article argues that for Paul, the first advent of Christ inaugurates the fulfillment of these promises from Isaiah. The salvation of "all Israel" is not an exclusively future reality.
"The Root" in Paul's Olive Tree Metaphor (Romans 11:16-24)
How are the Gentiles included in Israel, the Old Testament people of God? Paul in Romans 11:16-24 uses the metaphor of an olive tree with a root to explain this relationship. This article looks at how this metaphor fits into Paul's whole argument of the restoration of Israel in Romans.
Judicial Hardening
The article is an excerpt from a sermon by the author, focusing on the interpretation of Romans 11:7-10, which speaks about the hardening of the Israel. The author intimates that God has the power to judge his people by making them obstinate to the gospel and therefore exclude them from the benefits of salvation.
Romans 11:33 – Oh, the Depth of the Riches of the Wisdom of God!
This article is an exposition of Paul's doxology in Romans 11:33.
Be Not Highminded but Fear (The Proper Attitude of the Christian Toward the Truth of Absolute Predestination)
From Romans 11 this article shows that the proper attitude in approaching the doctrine of predestination should be that of humility and fear.
Romans 11 and the Future of Ethnic Israel
Does Romans 11 teach a future mass conversion of Israel]? This paper argues against such an expectation. It contends that there will always be a [[remnant of believing Jews. Merkle reviews three of the popular interpretations of Romans 11:26 and also answers some expected objections against his view.
The Meaning of the Phrase "And Thus All Israel Will Be Saved" (Romans 11:26)
What is the future of Israel? Does the Bible still give a particular function for Israel as the people of God after the ascension of Christ? How should we interpret the words of Paul in Romans 11:26 when he refers to the salvation of all Israel? This article weighs in.
The Marks of a Gospel Minister
Romans 11:1-36 – The Future of Israel
And Then All Israel Will Be Saved (2)
And Then All Israel Will Be Saved (1)
Rethinking Israel Considering a Crucial Text
Romans 11:36 - Predestination and the Glory of God
This article looks at Romans 11:36, discussing how the doctrine of predestination should lead us to glorify God since it reveals His perfect mercy.
The Future of the Jews
Do the Jews have a special future? This article answers this question by addressing the question of identity - who is a Jew? Romans 11 shows that one is a Jew by God's election and calling, and that Jews are grafted in as they believe in Jesus. Jews identified in terms of race apart from Christ have no special place in God's kingdom.
Romans 11:33-36 - The Depth of God's Riches
Romans 11:25-36 - God's Plan for Israel
This article is a Bible study on Romans 11:25-36.
Romans 11:13-24 - God's Covenant
This article is a Bible study on Romans 11:13-24.
Romans 11:1-12 - Has God Cast Away Israel?
This article is a Bible study on Romans 11:1-12.
Romans 11 – The Mystery Concerning Israel
The Present Condition of the Jews
The "Signs of the Times" (3): "And So All Israel Shall Be Saved"
Questions concerning the Jews
This article is about the relation of the Jews to the Israel of Scripture. The literal interpretation of prophecy with regards to the texts about Israel and Jerusalem is also discussed. Other topics mentioned are the future of the Jews, "all Israel" and the state Israel.