Romans 11:25-29

God’s Plan For Israel – Part 4
The Mystery and Glory of Israel’s Salvation

Overview:  Two Aspects of the Glory of God

Review:  God’s Plan for Israel Pt 3 – The Holiness of Israel 

Preview: The Glory and the Will of God

I. Romans 11:25-26a The Mystery of Israel’s Return and the Glory of God

A. V25a – The Mystery of their Hardening
B. V25b – The Mystery of their Return
C. V26a – The Mystery of all Israel

II. Romans 11:26b – 27 –The Manner of Israel’s Return and the Glory of God

A. V26b  – The Deliverer
B. V26c-27 – The Deliverance

III. Romans 11:28-29  – The Means of Israel’s Return and the Glory of God

A. V28a – The Judgment of God
B. V28b – The Compassion of God
C. V29 -  The Character of God

IV. Insights and Applications

A. God’s eternal purposes in regards to Israel and in all other ways will be fulfilled perfectly.
B. The restoration of Israel will affirm both the intrinsic glory of God as well as result in His glory being revealed in the praise of His people.
C. God’s eternal gifts and callings are irrevocable.
D. Israel’s return to God will be in accordance with the terms of the gospel regarding repentance, and faithful obedience.