Arithmetic is not his focus. 7 Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children. Now, in Romans 9 through 11, Paul deals with the problem associated with the condition of Israel. ... nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy. I’ve put a huge stone on the road to Mount Zion. All rights reserved. But now another principle is brought out. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. 11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in election might stand: 12 not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”[d] 13 Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”[e]. Scripture: Romans 9:30–10:4. Scripture: Romans 9:30–10:4. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Message of Romans: God's Good News for the World (The Bible Speaks Today Series). Not so fast, please. Romans 9. 14  Is that grounds for complaining that God is unfair? Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. The same point was made when God said to Pharaoh, “I picked you as a bit player in this drama of my salvation power.” All we’re saying is that God has the first word, initiating the action in which we play our part for good or ill. 19 Are you going to object, “So how can God blame us for anything since he’s in charge of everything? 33  Isaiah (again!) I’m in charge of compassion.” Compassion doesn’t originate in our bleeding hearts or moral sweat, but in God’s mercy. That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; 31 but the people of Israel, who pursued the law as the way of righteousness, have not attained their goal. Feb 21, 2001. 1-3 Believe me, friends, all I want for Israel is what’s best for Israel: salvation, nothing less. I'm not exaggerating - Christ and the Holy Spirit are my witnesses. In some ways, Romans Chapters 9 through 11 is a “repeat” of layout-style of Chapters 1-8. a) The focus of Chapters 1-8 is on mankind in general, and the only way to salvation is through Jesus Christ. What God did in this case made it perfectly plain that his purpose is not a hit-or-miss thing dependent on what we do or don’t do, but a sure thing determined by his decision, flowing steadily from his initiative. If you’re looking for me. They had everything going for them - family, glory, covenants, revelation, worship, promises, 5  to say nothing of being the race that produced the Messiah, the Christ, who is God over everything, always. Romans 9:1–18 finds Paul heartbroken over the rejection of Christ by his people the Jews. All Rights Reserved. 14-18 Is that grounds for complaining that God is unfair? If the big decisions are already made, what say do we have in it?" Romans 9 1 At the same time, you need to know that I carry with me at all times a huge sorrow. I’ve put a huge stone on the road to Mount Zion,    a stone you can’t get around.But the stone is me! 18  All we're saying is that God has the first word, initiating the action in which we play our part for good or ill. 19  Are you going to object, "So how can God blame us for anything since he's in charge of everything? 15 For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy,    and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”[f]. . . Arithmetic is not his focus. Preaching Zeal That Accords with Knowledge. Is Free Will Really Free? 6 It is not as though God’s word had failed. you’ll find me on the way, not in the way. On the contrary, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”[b] 8 In other words, it is not the children by physical descent who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham’s offspring. How can we sum this up? 9  Remember that promise, "When I come back next year at this time, Sarah will have a son"? When she became pregnant by our one-of-a-kind ancestor, Isaac, and her babies were still innocent in the womb—incapable of good or bad—she received a special assurance from God. Remember that promise, “When I come back next year at this time, Sarah will have a son”? 23 What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory— 24 even us, whom he also called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles? They stumbled over the stumbling stone. On the contrary, “Your line of descent will be traced through Isaac.” 8 This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are counted as his descendants. b. If each grain of sand on the seashore were numbered    and the sum labeled “chosen of God,”They’d be numbers still, not names;    salvation comes by personal selection.God doesn’t count us; he calls us by name. But the stone is me! In Romans 1:1, Paul calls it the “gospel of God.” In Romans 1:9, Paul refers to it as the “gospel of God’s Son.” In Romans 1:16, Paul points out that the gospel is the “power of God for salvation.” All through his letter, he continues to circle back to the good news of God’s rich salvation. 6  Don't suppose for a moment, though, that God's Word has malfunctioned in some way or other. “In the very place where it was said to them, there they will be called ‘children of the living God.’”. I'm in charge of compassion." John Piper Feb 21, 2001 10 Shares What is the main message and theme. I grew up with them. I'm not exaggerating - Christ and the Holy Spirit are my witnesses. How could they miss it? 10-13 And that’s not the only time. 32 Why not? John Piper Feb 21, 2001 10 Shares Sermon. I'm not exaggerating—Christ and the Holy Spirit are my witnesses. If REPROBATION were true then we might expect verse 22 to read something like this: "the vessels of wrath which HE (God) fitted to destruction." God had, unquestionably, made a difference, even in the seed of Abraham. 25 As he says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘my people’ who are not my people;    and I will call her ‘my loved one’ who is not my loved one,”[i], “In the very place where it was said to them,    ‘You are not my people,’    there they will be called ‘children of the living God.’”[j], “Though the number of the Israelites be like the sand by the sea,    only the remnant will be saved.28 For the Lord will carry out    his sentence on earth with speed and finality.”[k], “Unless the Lord Almighty    had left us descendants,we would have become like Sodom,    we would have been like Gomorrah.”[l]. He who is over all, God blessed forever, as to the flesh, the body, He was born of Mary, of the seed royal of that nation. 4. Either or both happens to Jews, but it also happens to the other people. Try it free for 30 days. 30  How can we sum this up? Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 23, 2020. based on 2 ratings. Do you for one moment suppose any of us knows enough to call God into question? 30 What then shall we say? The Message of Romans: God's Good News for the World (The Bible Speaks Today Series) - Kindle edition by Stott, John. They were absorbed in what they themselves were doing. So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. 10  And that's not the only time. Feb 21, 2001. Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. The problem goes back a long way. They were absorbed in what they themselves were doing. 2 It's an enormous pain deep within me, and I'm never free of it. In the place where they yelled out, “You’re nobody!”, they’re calling you “God’s living children.”, If each grain of sand on the seashore were numbered. They had everything going for them—family, glory, covenants, revelation, worship, promises, to say nothing of being the race that produced the Messiah, the Christ, who is God over everything, always. In verse 23 we are told that HE (God) prepared beforehand the vessels of mercy unto glory. I'm not exaggerating - Christ and the Holy Spirit are my witnesses. “Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’”[h] 21 Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for special purposes and some for common use? I'm not exaggerating - Christ and the Holy Spirit are my witnesses. Oh, yes! 2 It's an enormous pain deep within me, and I'm never free of it. In Romans chapters one through eight, Paul thoroughly convinced us about man’s need and God’s glorious provision in Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. From the outset, not all Israelites of the flesh were Israelites of the spirit. If we follow Him in faith, we will play a thrilling part in His plan for this world. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Romans 9:1-5 EXEGESIS: ROMANS 9-11: THE CONTEXT Chapters 9-11 form the immediate context, dealing with the question of Jewish unbelief. Isaiah (again!) In other words, it is not the children by physical descent who are God’s children, but it is the children … © 2020 Christianity.com. Theirs is the adoption to sonship; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. It's the Israelites . Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. The problem goes back a long way. 9 1-5 At the same time, you need to know that I carry with me at all times a huge sorrow. 6-9 Don’t suppose for a moment, though, that God’s Word has malfunctioned in some way or other. 8  That means that Israelite identity was never racially determined by sexual transmission, but it was God-determined by promise. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. It’s an enormous pain deep within me, and I’m never free of it. Romans 9:9 - MSG - Remember that promise, When I come back next... Study verse in the The Message Hi, Sign out. From the outset, not all Israelites of the flesh were Israelites of the spirit. To Rebecca, also, a promise was made that took priority over genetics. 13  Later that was turned into a stark epigram: "I loved Jacob; I hated Esau.". 9 1  At the same time, you need to know that I carry with me at all times a huge sorrow. Straight Talk About Predestination (Romans 9:19-29) Stumbling Stone or Cornerstone? (Romans 9:30-33) The Value of a Broken Heart (Romans 9:1-5) God's Freedom (Romans 9:6-18) God's Word Has Not Failed (Romans 9:6-18) Latest blog posts. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! All rights reserved worldwide. Not a member? The gospel is good news for all who believe, whether Jew or Gentile. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible notes. All those people who didn’t seem interested in what God was doing actually embraced what God was doing as he straightened out their lives. Don't have an account? [a] Amen. Do you for one moment suppose any of us knows enough to call God into question? b) Chapters 9-11 deal specifically with the Jewish nation. The problem goes back a long way. To Rebecca, also, a promise was made that took priority over genetics. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. 24  Either or both happens to Jews, but it also happens to the other people. It’s an enormous pain deep within me, and I’m never free of it. 26  In the place where they yelled out, "You're nobody!" 31  And Israel, who seemed so interested in reading and talking about what God was doing, missed it. It's an enormous pain deep within me, and I'm never free of it. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. Romans 9:8 "That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these [are] not the children of God: but … Hosea put it well: I’ll call nobodies and make them somebodies;    I’ll call the unloved and make them beloved.In the place where they yelled out, “You’re nobody!”    they’re calling you “God’s living children.”. 9 For this is what the promise said: “I will arrive at this set time, and Sarah will have a … Romans 10:9, ESV: "because, 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." To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. If we can make general comments on what we think Paul was wanting to say. Therefore hath he mercy on … Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. God doesn’t count us; he calls us by name. The problem goes back a long way. Published by permission. 1-3). They have been given so much as God's chosen people, and Paul insists that God will keep His promises to Israel. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. Good Words for Today: December 27 Sunday, December 27. Clay doesn’t talk back to the fingers that mold it, saying, “Why did you shape me like this?” Isn’t it obvious that a potter has a perfect right to shape one lump of clay into a vase for holding flowers and another into a pot for cooking beans? That means that Israelite identity was never racially determined by sexual transmission, but it was God-determined by promise. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. This is Paul’s message in Romans, and Romans 9–11 fit perfectly into this overall theme. The seed of Abraham were not all the elect, adopted children of promise. When she became pregnant by our one-of-a-kind ancestor, Isaac, 11  and her babies were still innocent in the womb - incapable of good or bad - she received a special assurance from God. 15  God told Moses, "I'm in charge of mercy. This is not what the text says. If you're looking for me, you'll find me on the way, not in the way. 4  I grew up with them. The Flexible Potter and Willing Clay. Message. It’s an enormous pain deep within me, and I’ 29  Isaiah had looked ahead and spoken the truth: If our powerful God had not provided us a legacy of living children, We would have ended up like ghost towns, like Sodom and Gomorrah. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, Ex 4:21; 7:3; 14:4, 17; Dt 2:30; Jos 11:20; Ro 11:25, 2Ki 19:4; Jer 44:14; 50:20; Joel 2:32; Ro 11:5, Isa 1:9; Ge 19:24-29; Dt 29:23; Isa 13:19; Jer 50:40, Ro 1:17; 3:22; 4:5, 13; 10:6; Gal 2:16; Php 3:9; Heb 11:7. . 21  Isn't it obvious that a potter has a perfect right to shape one lump of clay into a vase for holding flowers and another into a pot for cooking beans? 16 It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. 9 1 At the same time, you need to know that I carry with me at all times a huge sorrow. ROM 9:3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: You can cancel anytime during the trial period. “I will call them ‘my people’ who are not my people; and I will call her ‘my loved one’ who is not my loved one,”. Is God unjust? 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own race, 4 the people of Israel. 20  Who in the world do you think you are to second-guess God? 2 It's an enormous pain deep within me, and I'm never free of it. Romans 9 The Message (MSG) God Is Calling His People. Home >> Bible Studies >> Romans Studies >> Romans 9:1-13 These small group studies of Romans contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. Remember how it was put: "Your family will be defined by Isaac"? Because instead of trusting God, they took over. The great issue at stake in these chapters is God's faithfulness. gives us the metaphor for pulling this together: Careful! The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. 17  The same point was made when God said to Pharaoh, "I picked you as a bit player in this drama of my salvation power." From the outset, not all Israelites of the flesh were Israelites of the spirit. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. Careful! | 814 … I've put a huge stone on the road to Mount Zion, a stone you can't get around. “Though the number of the Israelites be like the sand by the sea, his sentence on earth with speed and finality.”, “See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes people to stumble, and the one who believes in him will never be put to shame.”. Not everyone born to Israel is truly Israel, though, Paul writes. They're my family. Compare Matthew 25:34 with Matthew 25:41. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. I’m not exaggerating—Christ and the Holy Spirit are my witnesses. They were so absorbed in their “God projects” that they didn’t notice God right in front of them, like a huge rock in the middle of the road. I want it with all my heart and pray to God for it all the time. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 25  Hosea put it well: I'll call nobodies and make them somebodies; I'll call the unloved and make them beloved. a. 9 I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit— 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. If there were any way I could be cursed by the Messiah so they could be blessed by him, I’d do it in a minute. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Intro: Paul’s anguish for Israel’s salvation (vv. And so they stumbled into him and went sprawling. Nov 15, 2014. God Is Totally Free to Save You. 22  If God needs one style of pottery especially designed to show his angry displeasure 23  and another style carefully crafted to show his glorious goodness, isn't that all right? An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the NIV Study Bible and the NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition - is just a step away! gives us the metaphor for pulling this together: Careful! Romans 9 God's Sovereign Choice. 7  It wasn't Abraham's sperm that gave identity here, but God's promise. Preaching Zeal That Accords with Knowledge. At the same time, you need to know that I carry with me at all times a huge sorrow. All those people who didn’t seem interested in what God was doing actually. I think … And so they stumbled into him and went sprawling. 14 What then shall we say? I’ll call nobodies and make them somebodies; I’ll call the unloved and make them beloved. 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