This is an objection Paul's opponents often asked. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] This verse begins a new section. Paul is answering the question, "why?" The Meaning of Romans Chapter 11 There are a variety of views regarding Roman chapter 11 and Paul's example of the olive tree as it relates to Jews and non-Jews. It isn’t “spiritual Israel” in Romans 11:25, because that Israel is spiritually blind. What does Romans chapter 11 mean? God hath--"did" not cast away his people--that is, wholly. Romans 1:12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. Therefore, we shouldn’t regard it as spiritual Israel in Romans 11:26. i. Romans 15:23 But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you, 2 Corinthians 1:15 Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. This passage concludes a significant section of Paul's letter, contained in Romans 9—11. What does Romans 11:11 mean? 11 I ask then: Did God reject his people? which he foreknew--On the word "foreknew," … Romans 5:1-11 English Standard Version (ESV) Peace with God Through Faith. Paul makes this clear in Galatians 3:7 and other passages. Some see a prophecy about the restoration of fleshly Israel, while others create other prophetic scenarios. Why would God cause most Israelites to be hardened to faith in Christ and, in that way, to miss out on God's righteousness? (22-32) A solemn adoring of the wisdom, goodness, and justice of God. Have they stumbled that, as a nation, they should fall — Totally and finally? 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith [] into this grace in which we stand, and we [] rejoice [] in hope of the glory of God. (33-36) Commentary on Romans 11:1-10 (Read Romans 11:1-10) By no means! There is a distinction between national or ethnic Israel and spiritual Israel. (11-21) The Gentiles cautioned against pride and unbelief, The Jews shall be called as a nation, and brought into God's visible covenant again. The Remnant of Israel.
5 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we [] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 11:11-12. These three chapters ask and answer the question, "What about Israel?"