DON'T DISTORT THE GRACE OF GOD! (6 OF 7)
Scripture: Romans 11:11-24
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Don't Distort the Grace of God! (6 of 7)
Series: Questioning God
Jonathan McLeod
Romans 11:11-24
Note then the kindness and severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off (v. 22).
SO WHAT?
Romans 9-11 is about Israel. You might be wondering, ''What does this have to do with us?'' It actually has a lot to do with us!
- If God has broken his promises to Israel, how can we trust God's promises (e.g., the promises in Romans 8) to us (i.e., the church)? In Romans 9-11, Paul argues that ''the word of God has failed'' (9:6). God has not broken his promises to Israel, and he will not break his promises to us.
- In Romans 11, Paul warns that we could be ''cut off'' (v. 22) from ''the olive tree'' (v. 17)-a metaphor for the people of God-if we don't continue believing. How should we understand this warning?
KEEP THE FAITH!
In verse 13, Paul speaks directly to Gentiles. The church in Rome was comprised of both Gentiles and Jews, and there was probably tension between the two groups. The Gentile believers needed to be careful about not having a distorted view of grace.
- Grace doesn't give us a reason to be arrogant about our salvation (vv. 17-20).
- Gra ...
Series: Questioning God
Jonathan McLeod
Romans 11:11-24
Note then the kindness and severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off (v. 22).
SO WHAT?
Romans 9-11 is about Israel. You might be wondering, ''What does this have to do with us?'' It actually has a lot to do with us!
- If God has broken his promises to Israel, how can we trust God's promises (e.g., the promises in Romans 8) to us (i.e., the church)? In Romans 9-11, Paul argues that ''the word of God has failed'' (9:6). God has not broken his promises to Israel, and he will not break his promises to us.
- In Romans 11, Paul warns that we could be ''cut off'' (v. 22) from ''the olive tree'' (v. 17)-a metaphor for the people of God-if we don't continue believing. How should we understand this warning?
KEEP THE FAITH!
In verse 13, Paul speaks directly to Gentiles. The church in Rome was comprised of both Gentiles and Jews, and there was probably tension between the two groups. The Gentile believers needed to be careful about not having a distorted view of grace.
- Grace doesn't give us a reason to be arrogant about our salvation (vv. 17-20).
- Gra ...
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