Apr 22 2024 33 mins
Verses 25 to 36 draw Paul's great theology of the gospel to a close. He has been directing us in the first 11 chapters to the heart of God's love towards us. As he concludes he speaks of a future time when the Jews (ethnic Israel) will come to know the fullness of the gospel through Jesus Christ. For now they have been partially hardened towards the good news, but when the fullness of Gentiles has been achieved (a time and number we do not know), then God will remain faithful to his covenant people. Paul is clear - the only way for Jew or Gentile to know salvation is and can only be through Jesus Christ.
As we live gospel lives today we have great certainty that God is faithful to his promises and he will remain so. Our faith is not misguided, but is well placed.
Romans - The heart of the Gospel is a teaching series from Annalong Presbyterian Church. Find out more at www.annalongpc.org/sermons.