Bible Question: How would you relate Romans 11:30-31 with Romans 8:28? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Begbie! Rom. 8:28 says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Rom. 11:30-31 says, "Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience, 31 so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now receive mercy as a result of God’s mercy to you." However, one must also read Rom. 11:32 to understand the connection. Rom. 11:32 - "For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all." God's purpose was to have mercy on all. Thus, He used Israel's disobedience to extend the gospel to all nations. However, as Rom. 11 also makes clear, He has not rejected national Israel. Thus, the promise of Rom. 8:28 still holds true to them as well. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |