Romans 10 & 11

ROMANS 10 & 11Israel and the Church

What about Israel?

Recap of Chapter 9

Paul was truly saddened over the spiritual state of the Jews

Recap of Chapter 9


God did NOT fail the Jews Those who believe ARE the children of

promise

Recap of Chapter 9


God did NOT fail the Jews Those who believe ARE the children of

promise Works CANNOT enable us to satisfy God The proud desire to reach righteousness

on their own, and their unwillingness to accept their need for a savior (equal status w/ Greeks) was a stumbling block for Israel

God’s Sovereign Choice

God has the right to choose some and reject others



Sinners have no claim on God



Sinners have no claim on God But the prerogative is not exercised

arbitrarily




arbitrarily God has turned to the Gentiles because

Israel has sought her own righteousness and not His.






Thus the invitation stands open to all






Thus the invitation stands open to all We (the gentiles) were a prophetically

identified part of his plan (see Hosea 1:10 & 2:23)

Role of the Church

Israel had been called to be a blessing to ALL the world – not just themselves

Role of the Church


A nation of Priests

Role of the Church


A nation of Priests The church is assigned to fulfill this role

in this time – to be a blessing to all people / to be a nation of priests

God’s Strategy

25-29 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. And so all Israel will be saved. . . for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable. (NLT)

God’s Relentless Love

The Message of Chapter 10 and 11

Creation End of history

AbrahamicCovenant

“Kingdom”

2000 BC

Coming of Christ


AbrahamicCovenant

Spiritual( “Kingdom”

2000 BC

)Israel

Coming of Christ


AbrahamicCovenant

Spiritual(“Kingdom”

2000 BC

)Israel

The “Great Tribulation”

2nd Coming of ChristComing

of Christ

Creation

AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ

Never revealed in the Old Testament

Only 1 coming of Messiah in OT

End of history

Creation

AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ



? End of history


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ



?16:25 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past,26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings...


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ




God’s dilemma:-no over-ruling free will


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ




God’s dilemma:-no over-ruling free will-both loving and just


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ




God’s dilemma:-no over-ruling free will-both loving and just-accusing enemy


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ




God’s plan:-Start by recruiting a group of people-Have them produce preserve, and disseminate a record of God’s stuff:


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ




God’s plan:-Start by recruiting a group of people-Have them produce preserve, and disseminate a record of God’s stuff:moral definitionstheologypredictions


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ




God’s plan:-Start by recruiting a group of people-Have them produce preserve, and disseminate a record of God’s stuff:moral definitionstheologypredictions

The Messiah:Will come and take overWill reign as kingWill vanquish foes Is. 9:6ff


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ




God’s plan:-Start by recruiting a group of people-Have them produce preserve, and disseminate a record of God’s stuff:-moral definitions-theology-predictions

The Messiah:Will come and take overWill reign as kingWill vanquish foes Is. 9:6ffThe “Servant of

the Lord”:Will come and sufferWill pay for sinWill die badly Is. 53


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ




God’s plan:-Start by recruiting a group of people-Have them produce preserve, and disseminate a record of God’s stuff:-moral definitions-theology-predictions



These two turn out to be one and the same!


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ



?God’s plan:-Start by recruiting a group of people-Have them produce preserve, and disseminate a record of God’s stuff:-moral definitions-theology-predictions



These two turn out to be one and the same!

16:25 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past,26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings...

CreationEnd of history

AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ




AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ



The cross of Christ = the biggest shockin the universe!


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


of Christ



The cross of Christ = the biggest shock in the universe!

I Cor. 2:7 No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.8 None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


2nd Coming of ChristRom. 16:20

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.


AbrahamicCovenant


2000 BC

)Israel


2nd Coming of Christ

25 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past,26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all nations might believe and obey him--27 to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

what about Israel?

what about Israel?

Israel’s privilege—past

what about Israel?

Israel’s privilege—past Israel’s failure—present

what about Israel?

Israel’s privilege—past Israel’s failure—present Israel’s hope—future

what about Israel?

Israel’s privilege—past Israel’s failure—present Israel’s hope—future

11:1 Has God rejected the Jews? Of course not!

what about Israel?

Israel’s privilegeIsrael’s failureIsrael’s future

11:1 Has God rejected the Jews? Of course not!a window of opportunity for the nations

what about Israel?



11:25 I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud and start boasting. Some of the Jews have hard hearts, but this will last only until the complete number of Gentiles comes to Christ.

what about Israel?



God’s irrevocable promises

what about Israel?



God’s irrevocable promises 11:29 God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn

what about Israel?


11:1 Has God rejected the Jews? Of course not!a window of opportunity for the nationsGod’s irrevocable promises

11:29 God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn

history testifies to God’s faithfulness to Israel

Romans 10God’s relentless love

10:1 Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is that the Jewish people might be saved.

10:1 Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is that the Jewish people might be saved. 2 I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. 3 For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with himself. Instead, they are clinging to their own way of getting right with God by trying to keep the law. They won’t go along with God’s way. 4 For Christ has accomplished the whole purpose of the law. All who believe in him are made right with God.


two blind alleys


two blind alleys• being passionate is not enough


two blind alleys• being passionate is not enough• relating to God on your terms



self-contented & self-righteous



self-contented & self-righteous keeping God at arm’s length

9 For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. 11 As the Scriptures tell, “Anyone who believes in him will not be disappointed.” 12 Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They all have the same Lord, who generously gives his riches to all who ask him for them. 13 For, “Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

9 For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. 11 As the Scriptures tell, “Anyone who believes in him will not be disappointed.” 12 Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They all have the same Lord, who generously give his riches to all who ask him for them. 13 For, “Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”


simplicity of grace


simplicity of grace• an inward trust - if you really believe


simplicity of grace• an inward trust - if you really believe• an outward expression

- confess with your mouth

three objections raised

14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tell them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” 16 But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, “Lord, who has believed our message?” 17 Yet faith comes from hearing the good news—the Good News about Christ.


#1. what about those who never heard


#1. what about those who never heard • general revelation (Romans 1,2)



God exists



God existstrue unresolved moral guilt before God




• God is both just & merciful




• God is both just & mercifulwe stand before God equally guilty, but unequally culpable

16 But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, “Lord, who has believed our message?” 17 Yet faith comes from hearing the good news—the Good News about Christ.

#1. what about those who never heard


#1. what about those who never heard • are you prepared to welcome what God shows you?



seekers in an age of cynicism



seekers in an age of cynicismare you willing to be convinced?



seekers in an age of cynicismare you willing to be convinced?are you aware of personal biases?



seekers in an age of cynicismare you willing to be convinced?are you aware of personal biases?will you ask hard questions seeking evidence & alternatives?



seekers in an age of cynicismare you willing to be convinced?are you aware of personal biases?will you ask hard questions seeking evidence & alternatives?will you ask God to reveal himself to you—it’s between you and God



seekers in an age of cynicismChristians need to have great integrity in our witness today



seekers in an age of cynicismChristians need to have great integrity in our witness today

“…always ready to give a defense for the hope that is within you, yet with gentleness and reverence.” 1 Peter 3:16,17

18 But what about the Jews? Have they actually heard the message? Yes, they have:

“The message of God’s creation has gone out to everyone, and its words to all the world.”

Psalm 19:4



Psalm 19:4

#2. have Jewish people really heard?



Psalm 19:4

#2. have Jewish people really heard?• Paul’s custom



Psalm 19:4

#2. have Jewish people really heard?• Paul’s custom • a legacy of hatred and its effects



Psalm 19:4

#2. have Jewish people really heard?• Paul’s custom • a legacy of hatred and its effects• biblical revelation is as compelling about Christ as natural revelation is about God’s existence



Psalm 19:4

#2. have Jewish people really heard?• Paul’s custom • a legacy of hatred and its effects• biblical revelation is as compelling about Christ as natural revelation is about God’s existence

• accountable for what we know

19 But did the people of Israel really understand? Yes, they did, for even in the time of Moses, God had said,

“I will rouse your jealousy by blessing other nations. I will make you angry by blessing the foolish Gentiles.” Deuteronomy 32:21

20 And later Isaiah spoke boldly for God:“I was found by people who were not looking for me. I showed myself to those who were not asking for me.” Isaiah 65:1

21 But regarding Israel, God said,“All day long I opened my arms to them, but they kept disobeying me and arguing with me.” Isaiah 65:2





#3. understanding v. hearing





#3. understanding v. hearing• a valid distinction





#3. understanding v. hearing• a valid distinction• biblical irony: those without understanding get it, while those with all the tools often don’t


#3. understanding v. hearing


#3. understanding v. hearing• God’s relentless love!



he is pursuing you



He is pursuing you!

Question:

Do Paul’s statements about the future of Israel relate to current events in the middle east?

The remnant of Israel

Rom 11:1-10


Rom 11:1-10 A remnant does believe


Rom 11:1-10 A remnant does believe Gentiles have a better opportunity than

before


Rom 11:1-10 A remnant does believe Gentiles have a better opportunity than

before Jealousy will provoke more conversions

The Ingrafted branches

Rom 11: 11-24 A full inclusion in v12

All Israel will be saved

Rom 11:25-36


Rom 11:25-36 The full number of the gentiles?


Rom 11:25-36 The full number of the gentiles? Some Israelites in v14 provoked to

jealousy



jealousy All Israel in v27?

Is all comprehensive or representative? At least some kind of mass response?



jealousy All Israel in v27?


Those Jews living at the time of Christ’s return will accept his messiahship and receive salvation


Rom 11:25-36 The full number of the gentiles? Some Israelites in v14 provoked to jealousy All Israel in v27?


Those Jews living at the time of Christ’s return will accept his messiahship and receive salvation

Gentile believers should not therefore exalt themselves over Jewish believers lest they suffer the judgement that Jewish unbelievers have suffered.

Summary 9-11

Israel was chosen by God to accomplish his goals

Summary 9-11


Israel chose to try to serve God on their own terms

Summary 9-11



God chose the church to serve others and Israel as grafted branches

Summary 9-11




We can choose to serve God (and Israel) because of this expansion of spiritual Israel

Summary 9-11





God will (and desires to) receive a remnant church from Israel itself in the future

Summary 9-11





God will (and desires to) receive a remnant church from Israel itself in the future

We should not be arrogant about our opportunity (no replacement theology)

Look Ahead

Chapters 12-16 A picture of how the functioning church

should operate as priests to a world that needs a savior – and how we should relate with each other

Romans 10 & 11

Documents

Transcript of Romans 10 & 11