Romans 11:11-36
You do not support the root, but the root supports you.
Says to Gentile: But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid, he will not spare you either.
Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God; sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.
Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written.
Doxology
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!
34 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?”
35 “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?”
36 For from him and through him and for him are all things.
To him be the glory forever! Amen.
It has given the Gentiles their opportunity. They owe the Jews a great debt and should never disparage(貶損) them.
In due course their own faith will lead to a great turning to God among the Jews, God's ways are beyond understanding, but his purpose is 'to show mercy to all mankind'.
Why?
Jesus Christ is the root, I am the branch. Without root, I can not stand and fruit.
A branch without fruit will be cut off from root. This is the kindness and sternness of God. It is mystery of God.
Be humble and fear God, do not be arrogant.
Praise be to the Lord, Almighty God!
Israel lost faith to God so they have sternness from God, Gentile has faith so they have kindness from God. But Israelites will be saved one day, they are the chosen one from the Lord.
How?
Stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. God is the Lord!
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