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Paul quotes Joel 2:32. In that passage, the LORD refers to Yahweh, the personal name of God (see Exodus 3:15). However, Romans 10:12 makes clear that the Lord in Romans refers to Jesus Christ. By applying this Old Testament passage to Jesus, Paul shows that believers from the time of the apostles understood Jesus to share in God’s identity.
n this section, Paul addresses a serious question. Many Jews did not believe in Jesus. If God had promised salvation to Israel, how could Jesus truly fulfill God’s plan when so few Jews believed (9:1–5)? In response, Paul uses the Old Testament to show that God always planned to save only a remnant, that is, a smaller group within Israel (9:6–29). Paul also explains that many Jews did not accept Christ because they refused to trust in him (9:30–10:21).
Paul then makes clear that God has not rejected Israel. Some Jews have already believed in Christ (11:1–10). Many more will trust in Christ in the future (11:12–26).
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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Esther Elect, Election Gospel King Land Letter to the Romans Mystery Word, Word of God, Words of God
Topics
Accepting Christ Beautiful Feet Being Afraid Being Nervous Being Saved Christ is God: As Lord of All Come as you Are Confess Denying God Going to Heaven Guilt Guilt and Shame How to Be Saved How to Get Saved Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of Lord of All Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Killing Yourself Me Ministry Mixed Race Marriage Name of Jesus Penitent: Promises To Prayer: Answer To, Promise Religion: True Repenting Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Spreading the Gospel The Garment of Praise