Romans 11:21 - The Almighty Gardner For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either. Truth to Learn God rejected the Jewish people because they refused to believe that Jesus was their Messiah. Since He was willing to do this, He is just as...
Romans 11:20 – Faith and Fear
Romans 11:20 - Faith and Fear Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. Truth to Learn Salvation should not produce pride, but reverential fear. Behind the Words “Well said” is translated from the Greek word kalōs, meaning...
Romans 11:19 – Pride or Humility
Romans 11:19 - Pride or Humility You will say then, "Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in." Truth to Learn When we read Scripture we need to receive God’s truth in humility, being careful not to filter it through our pride. Behind the Words The words “You...
Romans 11:18 – No Proud Branches
Romans 11:18 - No Proud Branches do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you. Truth to Learn We should not boast about ourselves or our position, because it is God who is responsible for...
Romans 11:17 – God’s Holy Fruit
Romans 11:17 - God's Holy Fruit And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, Truth to Learn God works contrary to the...
Romans 11:16 – Set-apart by Him
Romans 11:16 - Set-apart by Him For if the firstfruit is holy, the lump is also holy; and if the root is holy, so are the branches. Truth to Learn Like the believing Jews, we are set-apart by God for His use. Behind the Words The word “firstfruit” is from...
Romans 11:15 – Again, God’s Choice
Romans 11:15 - Again, God's Choice For if their being cast away is the reconciling of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? Truth to Learn God decides whom He will chose and whom He will reject. Behind the Words “Being cast away” is a...
Romans 11:14 – It May be a Way
Romans 11:14 - It May be a Way if by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh and save some of them. Truth to Learn Preaching the Gospel message may evoke an emotional response in others, but it also might provoke them to salvation. Behind...
Romans 11:13 – Service Honors
Romans 11:13 - Service Honors For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry, Truth to Learn Service to God is a great privilege and an honor, which should humble us now and forever. Behind the Words This verse starts...
Romans 11:12 – How Rich We Are!
Romans 11:12 - How Rich We Are! Now if their fall is riches for the world, and their failure riches for the Gentiles, how much more their fullness! Truth to Learn Because of the failure of the Jews to listen to and follow God, the offer of salvation has come...