Pondering the Bible
A deeper dive into the bible. Hosts Rev. Rocky Ellison and Ken Corkins work through the books of the bible, uncovering historical background and word studies to deepen their understanding of God's Word. Weekly episodes. Find more information at www.pondergmc.org.
Pondering the Bible
Has God Rejected Israel? The Remnant Chosen by Grace Romans 11:1–10
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Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison record Season 18, Episode 24 of Pondering the Bible from a home studio during a heat wave and begin Romans 11:1–10 (RSV). They discuss Paul’s argument that God has not rejected Israel, pointing to Paul’s own Jewish lineage and to Elijah’s despair and God’s preserved 7,000 as evidence of a faithful remnant. The hosts connect this to the mixed Jewish-Gentile Roman church and its conflict, emphasizing that salvation is by grace, not works, and addressing foreknowledge versus forechoice. They explain “the elect” as Jews who accept Jesus and interpret the “hardened” through accurate Old Testament citations from Deuteronomy/Isaiah and Psalm 69, warning against complacent confidence in works. They plan to cover Romans 11:11–27 next.
00:00 Welcome and Setup
00:54 Starting Romans 11
01:47 Reading the Passage
03:18 Has God Rejected Israel
03:59 Paul the Benjaminite
05:42 Elijah and the Remnant
11:45 Chosen by Grace
13:47 Grace Not Works
15:56 The Elect and Hardening
17:00 Stupor Quote Explained
20:10 David’s Warning Psalm
21:55 Wrap Up and Next Week
23:23 Closing Joke and Signoff
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Cover Art: Joe Wagner
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