'Ro 9:1-5

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Ro 9:1-11:36 A PROBLEM CONCERNING ISRAEL

The problem stated (Ro 9:1-5)

As Paul thinks about the greatness of the salvation God has provided, he is filled with sorrow, because his own people, the Jews, have rejected it. He would do anything to see them repent and believe (Ro 9:1-3).

God chose Israel to be his own special people and prepared them in many ways to receive the gospel. He gave them, among other things, the privileges of sonship, the security of the covenant, a form of worship, a law-code to live by and many outstanding leaders, but when the gospel finally came to them in the person of Christ, they rejected it (Ro 9:4-5).

Paul now considers whether God’s plan has failed and whether there is any hope for Israel.