Chapter twelve begins the final section of Paulâs letter, in which he took the immense doctrine taught in the first eleven chapters and provided several principles and commands that should drive the Christian lifestyle. The first step of true discipleship after initial saving faith is for a Christian to make the declaration that he is […]
Chapter eleven concludes this section of the letter by focusing on Israelâs future as a nation. Based on the truths of chapters nine and ten, Paul asked, âGod has not rejected his people, has he?â (Romans 11:1-4) The answer is an emphatic, âNo!â, and Paul used himself as proof. If God were really through with
Chapter ten continues Paulâs teaching on Israel, specifically focused on their present state in the Church Age. Paulâs deepest desire and prayer âon behalf of [his] fellow Israelites is for their salvationâ (Romans 10:1-4). The problem is that they are still seeking to âestablish their own righteousnessâ rather than âthe righteousness that comes through God.â
