Ok…we see that Paul’s arguments are still centred on natural Israel.
"For if God spared not the natural branches" Rom 11:21 NET
The word spared i.e abstain.
This lesson continues now with Natural Israel & Converted Gentiles being compared side by side, as Paul warns of the hidden dangers for us.
Clearly we all know that God withdrew His protection from Israel, and allowed the Gentiles to oppress them by removing the ability to practice the Law, conduct worship in the Temple, Jerusalem sown with salt etc etc. all because they were not responsive to His care.
We also know their sin was a wilful sin of unbelief, in that Israel was brought down and here Paul is warning the Gentiles that this same sin could be found amongst them, and no doubt was and is to this day.
Paul is displaying incredible discipline in maintaining his argument that God has not cast off His people Israel.
Insight
"For if God spared not the natural branches" Rom 11:21 NET
The word spared i.e abstain.
This lesson continues now with Natural Israel & Converted Gentiles being compared side by side, as Paul warns of the hidden dangers for us.
Clearly we all know that God withdrew His protection from Israel, and allowed the Gentiles to oppress them by removing the ability to practice the Law, conduct worship in the Temple, Jerusalem sown with salt etc etc. all because they were not responsive to His care.
We also know their sin was a wilful sin of unbelief, in that Israel was brought down and here Paul is warning the Gentiles that this same sin could be found amongst them, and no doubt was and is to this day.
Paul is displaying incredible discipline in maintaining his argument that God has not cast off His people Israel.
Insight