HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT? (25 OF 34)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: Romans 11:1-36
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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not? (25 of 34)
Series: Good News from God
Keith Krell
Romans 11:1-36
Frederick the Great was the King of Prussia. Two hundred and fifty years ago he and his chaplain were discussing the Bible and whether or not it was true. Frederick the Great asked his chaplain, "Can you prove to me in one sentence that the Bible is true?" After thinking about it for a while the chaplain said, "I don't need an entire sentence. I only need two words to prove that the Bible is true and that God doesn't lie. Those two words are 'The Jews!'" What a perfect response! God has miraculously preserved the Jewish people for millennia despite hatred, opposition, and persecution.
Have you ever questioned God's love for you? Have you ever felt forsaken by God? I have two words for you: The Jews. As we consider the past and present rejection of Israel, we must ask such questions as: Has God's love for Israel been quenched? Have His purposes for Israel been shelved? What about all the blessings promised to the nation that have not been fulfilled? An even more relevant question is: How can I, as a Gentile Christian trust the promises of God, when God was not able to fulfill His Word to Israel? Rom 11 tell us that Israel still has a great future in God's plan. The reason is simple: God keeps His promises despite our failures. Rom 11 makes three declarations.
1. God's people are chosen by grace (11:1-10). God has demonstrated a past commitment to Israel. But Israel's incessant rebellion and rejection of Christ (cf. 10:21) causes Paul to ask: "I say then, God has not rejected His people, has He?" (11:1a). This question is not really a question; it's a statement of fact. Therefore, Paul responds with an emphatic, "May it never be!" How can Paul be so certain that God hasn't rejected His people? Paul states his first line of evidence in 11:1b: "For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin." Paul's point is that if God can sav ...
Series: Good News from God
Keith Krell
Romans 11:1-36
Frederick the Great was the King of Prussia. Two hundred and fifty years ago he and his chaplain were discussing the Bible and whether or not it was true. Frederick the Great asked his chaplain, "Can you prove to me in one sentence that the Bible is true?" After thinking about it for a while the chaplain said, "I don't need an entire sentence. I only need two words to prove that the Bible is true and that God doesn't lie. Those two words are 'The Jews!'" What a perfect response! God has miraculously preserved the Jewish people for millennia despite hatred, opposition, and persecution.
Have you ever questioned God's love for you? Have you ever felt forsaken by God? I have two words for you: The Jews. As we consider the past and present rejection of Israel, we must ask such questions as: Has God's love for Israel been quenched? Have His purposes for Israel been shelved? What about all the blessings promised to the nation that have not been fulfilled? An even more relevant question is: How can I, as a Gentile Christian trust the promises of God, when God was not able to fulfill His Word to Israel? Rom 11 tell us that Israel still has a great future in God's plan. The reason is simple: God keeps His promises despite our failures. Rom 11 makes three declarations.
1. God's people are chosen by grace (11:1-10). God has demonstrated a past commitment to Israel. But Israel's incessant rebellion and rejection of Christ (cf. 10:21) causes Paul to ask: "I say then, God has not rejected His people, has He?" (11:1a). This question is not really a question; it's a statement of fact. Therefore, Paul responds with an emphatic, "May it never be!" How can Paul be so certain that God hasn't rejected His people? Paul states his first line of evidence in 11:1b: "For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin." Paul's point is that if God can sav ...
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