Rom 11:3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.
Rom 11:4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.
Rom 11:5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
Romans 11:3 reflects the distressing plea of a prophet feeling abandoned and persecuted, lamenting the murder of fellow prophets and the desecration of sacred altars. This verse emphasizes the prophet's sense of isolation and vulnerability, portraying the profound challenges faced by those who uphold divine truths in the face of adversity.
Romans 11:4 offers a comforting response from YEHOVAH, revealing HIS DIVINE PROVIDENCE. HAYAH reassures the prophet that amidst the darkness, HE has preserved a faithful remnant of seven thousand individuals who have not succumbed to the idolatry of Baal. This verse underscores YEHOVAH's unwavering commitment to safeguarding a righteous minority who remain steadfast in their faith.
Romans 11:5 reveals that even in the present day, HAYAH continues to choose and protect a remnant based on HIS grace. through faith. This verse underscores the revelation that God's mercy and favor extend to those He has selected, emphasizing the idea of DIVINE sovereignty in determining the fate of individuals who are part of this elect group.
7,000 then. Only a remnant today, among millions of so called "christians" who profess CHRIST, yet still entertain the their allegiance and devotion to Baal. How does one identify these idols they hold fast too? Listen. For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. People love to talk about their god. 😢
Rom 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
"And if by grace - And let this very remnant of pious Jews, who have believed in Christ Jesus, know that they are brought in, precisely in the same way as God has brought in the Gentiles; the one having no more worthiness to plead than the other; both being brought in, and continued in by God’s free grace, and not by any observance of the Mosaic law.
And this is done according to the election of grace, or the rule of choosing any persons to be the people of God upon the footing of grace; which takes in all that believe in his Son Jesus Christ: some of the Jewish people did so believe; therefore those believing Jews are a remnant according to the election of grace. They are saved in that way in which alone God will save mankind.
And if by grace - Then let these very persons remember, that their election and interest in the covenant of God has no connection with their old Jewish works; for were it of works, grace would lose its proper nature, and cease to be what it is - a free undeserved gift.
But if it be of works - On the other hand, could it be made to appear that they are invested in these privileges of the kingdom of Christ only by the observance of the law of Moses, then Grace would be quite set aside; and if it were not, work, or the merit of obedience, would lose its proper nature, which excludes favor and free gift. But it is not, and cannot be, of Works; for those very Jews who now believe, and are happy in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, are so according to the election of grace, which does not mean a particular act of God’s sovereignty, which has singled out some of the Jews who deserved to have been cast off as well as the rest; but it is that general scheme of grace, according to which God purposed to take into his Church and kingdom any, among either Jews or Gentiles, who should believe on Christ. And the remnant here mentioned were not selected from their countrymen by such a sovereign act of God’s grace as might have taken in the whole if it had so pleased; but they were admitted into and received the privileges of the Messiah’s kingdom, because they believed on the Lord Jesus, and received him as their only Savior; and thus came into that scheme of election which God had appointed. And we may observe, farther, that out of this election they as well as the others would have been excluded, had they like the rest remained in unbelief; and into this election of grace all the Jews, to a man, notwithstanding they were all sinners, would have been taken, had they believed in Christ Jesus. This is the true notion of the election of grace. " - Adam Clarke
So let me emphasize once more, that we, the believers, are saved by GRACE and not by works of the MOSAIC LAW. Those today, no matter their religion, who offer any kind of atoning sacrifice, prayers, fastings, 40 days of this or that, go to Israel, whatever. If they hold fast to the ritualistic weekly entertainment therapy men call "church" (YEHOVAH calls it no such thing) are enabling an abomination before HIM.
Only a REMNANT today. Are you one of this group? Jew or gentile, makes no difference at all. Well are you?
