Romans // The Gospel According to Paul // 9:1-9

Paul expresses deep anguish over the fact that many Israelites, despite being God's chosen people, have not received His promises, because they sought righteousness through works rather than faith. He emphasizes that true Israel is not defined by ethnicity but by faith in God's promises. Salvation, Paul argues, is not based on bloodline or human effort, but on God's sovereign grace and faith in Christ. Through the examples of Abraham and Isaac, Paul underscores that God's covenant is fulfilled by faith, not works. True Israelites are those who, like Abraham, trust in God's promise, receiving salvation through faith alone.

 

Speaker: Geoff Rissmann