Yes, there are jewish believers at rome but i think pauls discussion concerning israels place in redemptive history in romans 9 is more poignant within the historical. Dec 10, 2012 i have made the case that romans 911 is intended exclusively in verses 45. Election in romans 9 is national and corporate, and therefore not to salvation. If you have been following along in our study of romans, the doctrine of election 230 should come as no great surprise to you. Rather, election rests on gods sovereign decision to save whomever he is pleased to save.
The book of romans reads like a course in systematic christian theology, and it holds the keys to understanding a long list of fundamental christian doctrines and beliefs, including soteriology the doctrine of salvation, harmartiology the doctrine of sin, israelology the doctrine of israel, election, predestination, sanctification, and. So then it is not of him that willeth this is not a consequence drawn by an adversary, showing that if this be the case, it signifies nothing for men to will or do, they may even sit still and do nothing, but depend on the mercy of god. The context of the passage flows from romans 8, which ends with a great climax of praise. In any conversation about predestination, election, and gods will in the act of salvation, two verses from romans 8 are usually cited. Paley, archdeacon of carlisle, in his work entitled horae paulinae. Both romans 9 and 11 contain strong election statements. The book of romans explores the great significance of christs sacrificial death. In the broad sense, election refers to the fact that god chooses or elects to do everything that he does in whatever way he best sees fit. Election, romans 911, and the theme of romans this understanding fits perfectly with pauls overall theme in romans about the gospel as the power of god unto salvation for all believers. Romans 9 stands as the watershed passage used to support calvinism. Also, notice the underlined portions which refer to singular.
Romans has been called the gospel according to paul. Do you have problems with the doctrines of election and predestination. When correctly interpreting scripture, you must remember who wrote it, to whom it was written, and for what purpose. In this video on the book of romans, we discuss pauls view of the gospel, the torah the law of moses and the reunification of the nation of israel. In the book of romans, we find a discussion of this difficult concept. Pauls letter to the romans is about how the gospel not only delivers people from the eternal and spiritual consequences of sin, but also from the temporal and. Pauls argument is that while there is monergistic election, god is not unjust. In the last part of chapter 3 and all of chapter 4, paul describes the salvation which god has provided for men, apart from works, based solely on gods grace in the person and work of his son, jesus christ. Apr 02, 2020 a good passage to answer these questions is romans 9, the most indepth passage dealing with gods sovereignty in election. For those god foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. Discover how the apostle hopes these teachings will actually strengthen our faith rather than confuse us. Election is a doctrine that many people argue fiercely, stating that god chooses some people for salvation and others for damnation. God has kept for himself v4 a remnant v5, which is just a group of individuals.
Moreover, the offer of mercy in the gospel is extended to all alike. The book of acts makes it abundantly clear how this took place see. Biblical scholars agree that it was composed by the apostle paul to explain that salvation is offered through the gospel of jesus christ. Upper class interests, centered in the urban political environment of cities, often trumped the concerns of the diverse and disunified lower class. A free will perspective on romans 9 and predestination. So, when romans 9 speaks of gods election of jacob over esau, paul is speaking of gods choosing the nation of israel to have a special place in salvation history. Elections in the roman republic were an essential part to its governance, with participation only being afforded to roman citizens. What the bible says about predestination zondervan academic.
Remember, salvation is not about believing in jesus for eternal life though that is a central part of the gospel, but is also about living with purpose. That is, god uses other believers to communicate the gospel to the lost. Paul was the author of this epistle, and that it possesses every evidence of authenticity that any work of the kind can possess, or that even the most fastidious skepticism can require, has been most amply proved by dr. Before we can understand gods election and his plan for the jews, we must understand pauls presentation of gods righteousness in the gospel romans 18. Israel is against god in terms of the gospel of salvation, but god still loves. Corporate election is the belief that god elects nations to take part in his plan, not individuals to salvation or justification. In the first three chapters of his epistle, paul has shown that all men, without exception, fall short of gods standards for righteousness and thus are under divine condemnation.
Remember, salvation is not about believing in jesus for eternal life though that is a central part of the gospel, but is also about living with purpose and significance as members of the new creation in this life. Some people think of this section as a disconnected appendage to the rest of the book. Nowhere in scripture is election more fully elucidated than in paul. For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of god according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth. No voice from the early church was ever raised against his authorship. Therefore, we cannot excuse ourselves from sharing the gospel by saying, if hes elect, gods going to save him anyway. The doctrine of election in romans 911 concerns only the jewish people. The book of romans is one of the most beloved books of the entire bible. Paul was wellgrounded in the scriptures that is the old testament acts 22. Then until verse 2023, he repeats this sort of reasoning until verse 24, when he makes his way back to corporate election. The doctrine of election, especially as set out in romans chapters 9 to 11. Pastors, students, and theologically minded laymen will benefit greatly from wallaces work.
My understanding of the biblical doctrine of election. Not only is the book of romans a favorite for many, it is also one of the most difficult books to interpret in the new testament perhaps revelation aside. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. May 27, 2014 understanding the book of romans from a messianic perspective season 2 part duration. What romans 9 really teaches about election redeeming god. Introduction if you have been following along in our study of romans. Romans 911 builds upon the foundation paul established in romans 18 in many ways. Jun 11, 2015 look at the book the mystery of election romans 9.
The writer of this letter was the apostle paul see 1. Romans was written to the believers in rome, except for the codicil of romans 911. Discovering the jewish jesus with rabbi schneider 108,310 views 28. Plumbing the theological depths, jared wilson writes with a pastors eye toward understanding and application as he explains the biblical text with. It is held by many as the pinnacle of christian theology, as espoused by the apostle paul. The doctrines of the book are considered and discussed under four main propositions. Pauls lamentmidrash in romans 911 is incredibly valuable as a theological work as well as a commentary on these important chapters of pauls writing.
In romans 16, paul greets by name some 26 or 27 people in a congregation he has never visited. Election is the act of god whereby in eternity past he chose those who will be saved. Romans with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In our preaching through the bible, we have come to the ninth chapter of the book of romans. And i have entitled the sermon today the hardest passage in the bible, the most difficul. Dec 03, 2012 the blog was created like it was to respond to the argument that romans 9 concerns corporate election unto blessings whereas i dont think thats pauls point at all. Election and unity attempts to transcend certain theological postulations and debate by privileging the conception of election. This summary of the book of romans provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of romans. Unless otherwise noted, all citations are generously taken from the new american standard bible nasb.
Because it discusses the chapters verse by verse, the article on romans 9 11 comments on these election statements in four continue reading election in romans 9 11. The book of romans was pauls greatest literary achievement, a majestic letter in which the apostle expounds on crucial doctrines such as original sin, election, substitutionary atonement, the role of the law, and justification by faith alone. Book of romans explained from a hebraic perspecitve youtube. Purpose the purpose of the article on romans 9 11 is to determine the meaning of the name israel in the new testament. Feb 20, 2017 what is the real teaching of romans 1 on the issue of homosexuality. Note, i am not stating that romans 9 only supports individual election and not corporate election. The reformed view of election, known as unconditional election, means that god does not foresee an action or condition on our part that induces him to save us. Does this prove that this election is election to salvation. Many believers have a problem with election and predestination partially because of ignorance, misunderstandings and distortions. The same is true of the elect, whom we are told god foreknew romans 8. This is part of an ongoing series through the book of romans with pastor mike winger from hosanna christian fellowship in. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of god, such as good works or foreseen faith romans 9. Do we see any instances here in romans 9 where god elects, chooses, picks out, blesses, etc.
They will go on to interpret all of romans 911 in light of this assumption. Teaching teenagers the book of romans rooted ministry. In romans, paul further reveals that election is a sovereign loving choice for the praise of his glory alone rom 9. These distortions and misunderstands are complicated because they are entwined togther. When he acts, he does so only because he willfully and independently chooses to act. The epistle to the romans or letter to the romans, often shortened to romans, is the sixth book in the new testament. But careful reflection shows that romans 911 answers some key.