March 28, 2010 Lesson 19 of Romans 11:1-10

What three reason’s are given in this passage to show that God has not cast Israel wholly away? Answer: 1) Paul is not rejected, and he is an Israelite. 2) Elijah thought he was the last; God showed him that 7000 would be saved who had not bowed down to Baal. 3) Paul shows that even in this present time there is a remnant that will be saved.

How have the remnant who have been saved come into that blessedness, and how have the others failed to obtain salvation? What has been God’s part in the result, and what ours? Answer: those who are saved are saved by faith, and those who are not saved do so through unbelief. God first chose us, then we must chose Him. He hardens the hearts of some, but open the hearts of others.