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
The Mystery of Salvation Romans 11:22–36
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Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison return for Season 18, Episode 26 of “Pondering the Bible,” finishing Romans 11:22–36. They discuss God’s kindness and severity, including debate over whether believers can lose salvation, with Rocky arguing “once saved, always saved” while acknowledging traditions that read “cut off” as loss of salvation and offering sanctification as evidence of genuine faith. Using Paul’s olive tree imagery, they explain how Gentiles are grafted in by grace and Jews can be grafted back in through faith in Christ, cautioning Gentiles against arrogance and anti-Jewish exclusion. They unpack Paul’s “mystery” about Israel’s hardening until the Gentiles come in, consider differing views of “all Israel will be saved,” affirm God’s irrevocable promises, and end with Paul’s doxology meant for congregational singing.
00:00 Welcome Back Intro
00:17 Travel Catch Up
00:45 Romans 11 Setup
01:26 Kindness And Severity
05:09 Can You Lose Salvation
08:42 Grafted In Again
10:55 Mystery Of Israel
15:02 All Israel Saved Debate
17:28 Irrevocable Promises
18:12 Mercy For All
20:12 Doxology Explained
22:15 Final Reflections Outro
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Cover Art: Joe Wagner
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