Remnant, Election & Blindness of Israel, Romans 11

Summary

The sermon explores Romans 11, focusing on the concepts of remnant election, the blindness of Israel, and the distinction between remnant election and God's eternal election. It emphasizes that the remnant election refers to a small group chosen by grace, exemplified by the 7,000 in Elijah's day and the apostles and prophets who received the gospel by supernatural revelation. The preacher rejects the idea that the Jews will be converted in great numbers at the end of the age, interpreting Israel's blindness as partial and ongoing until the fullness of the Gentiles is reached. The sermon also critiques the notion that Israel's fall was necessary for Gentile inclusion, affirming that Israel was broken off due to unbelief, not to make way for Gentiles.