Romans 11 asks a question many people feel but rarely say out loud: has God cast away His people Israel? We walk straight into Paul’s answer, “Certainly not,” and follow the logic that flows from it. Along the way, we read the whole chapter and slow down on the themes that make it so challenging and so necessary for Christians who want their lives anchored in Scripture, not opinion.

We talk about the believing remnant “according to the election of grace,” why Paul points to his own conversion as proof that nobody is beyond the grace of God, and why Elijah’s story reminds us that God is often doing more than we can see. We also trace Paul’s warning about spiritual hardening and the sobering principle that repeated rejection of truth can make a person increasingly unable to respond. If you care about salvation by grace, assurance, and the real-world impact of theology, Romans 11 brings it home.

We also address Christian attitudes toward the Jewish people, including a candid look at how anti-Semitism has shown up even among professing believers. Romans 11 does not leave room for boasting. Paul’s olive tree picture calls Gentile Christians to humility, gratitude, and fear of God, because we are supported by a root we did not create, and God’s gifts and calling are irrevocable.

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Foundations of Truth with Dr. Timothy Mann is supported in part by:

Cat Care Clinic, located in Ormond Beach 

AMN Plumbing serving the Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna and surrounding areas.

Luther Rice Seminary 

Romans 11 asks a question many people feel but rarely say out loud: has God cast away His people Israel? We walk straight into Paul&rsquo;s answer, &ldquo;Certainly not,&rdquo; and follow the logic that flows from it. Along the way, we read the whole chapter and slow down on the themes that make it so challenging and so necessary for Christians who want their lives anchored in Scripture, not opinion. We talk about the believing remnant &ldquo;according to the election of grace,&rdquo; why Paul points to his own conversion as proof that nobody is beyond the grace of God, and why Elijah&rsquo;s story reminds us that God is often doing more than we can see. We also trace Paul&rsquo;s warning about spiritual hardening and the sobering principle that repeated rejection of truth can make a person increasingly unable to respond. If you care about salvation by grace, assurance, and the real-world impact of theology, Romans 11 brings it home. We also address Christian attitudes toward the Jewish people, including a candid look at how anti-Semitism has shown up even among professing believers. Romans 11 does not leave room for boasting. Paul&rsquo;s olive tree picture calls Gentile Christians to humility, gratitude, and fear of God, because we are supported by a root we did not create, and God&rsquo;s gifts and calling are irrevocable. If this teaching helps you, subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss part two, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Foundations of Truth.
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Foundations of Truth with Dr. Timothy Mann is supported in part by:
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<a href="https://amnplumbingllc.com/">AMN Plumbing </a>serving the Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna and surrounding areas.
<a href="https://lutherrice.edu/">Luther Rice Seminary</a>&nbsp;

This is Foundations of Truth, the podcast of Firm Foundations Ministries. Our mission is to help you build your life on the unshakable foundation of God’s Word, rooted in Scripture and anchored in the grace of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Each episode is designed to strengthen your faith and encourage you to stand firm in a shifting world

This is Foundations of Truth, the podcast of Firm Foundations Ministries. Our mission is to help you build your life on the unshakable foundation of God&rsquo;s Word, rooted in Scripture and anchored in the grace of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Each episode is designed to strengthen your faith and encourage you to stand firm in a shifting world