Bible Study - Chapter 12: The Epistle of Paul to the Romans
Objective of this chapter is to understand the Israel's need for the Gospel and their rejection of gospel.
Two topics are handled in this chapter. Israel's rejection not total: (v1-12) & Israel rejection not final: (v13-36).
The following are the questions for discussion from this chapter.
- Israel's rejection not total: (v1-12)
- Has god rejected Israel? What is the proof?
- What argument does Paul gives from the old testament?
- What does it mean by V5 - 'there is a remnant according to the election of grace'?
- What the special about the election of grace? What is its consequence?
- What does it mean by V8?
- About whom is David talking here?
- Why has Israel stumbled?
- How did fall of Israel become gain for the gentiles?
- Israel rejection not final: (v13-36)
- What argument does Paul gives for his ministry for the gentiles?
- What will it be the result of the reconciliation of Israel to God?
- Why did he explain about tree here?
- What is the significance of grafting into the olive/body of Christ?
- Why should we be reverant?
- Which character of god is revealed here?
- Can Israel be reconciled back to God? Why?
- What is the mystery Paul is revealing here?
- What is meant by 'all Israel will be saved'?
- What is the implication of V26B-27?
- Why is Israel enemies concerning the gospel?
- Why are they beloved for the sake of the fathers?
- What does it mean by v32?
- Why does Paul exclaims about the depths of god's knowledge?
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