Morning Manna - Apr 15, 2025 - Romans 11:1-6 - A Remnant of Israel

In this Tuesday episode, Rick and Doc begin their study of Romans Chapter 11, focusing on verses 1 through 6. They tackle Paul’s piercing question: Has God cast away His people? Paul emphatically responds, “God forbid,” pointing to the ongoing existence of a faithful remnant within Israel, chosen by grace. They'll explore the biblical distinction between Jews and the broader nation of Israel, challenging the modern Zionist view that equates the two. They discuss Elijah’s despair in 1 Kings 19 and God’s reminder that He preserved 7,000 who remained faithful—illustrating the enduring pattern of God preserving a remnant. Paul’s message is clear: salvation is by grace, not ethnicity or works. Rick and Doc conclude by urging listeners to see all who believe in Jesus, regardless of race or heritage, as the true remnant of God.

**Topics Covered**

Has God rejected Israel? Paul's emphatic "God forbid"

Distinction between Jews and Israelites (Judah vs. full nation of Israel)

Elijah’s despair and God’s assurance of a hidden remnant

Critique of Christian Zionism and ethnically-based salvation

The concept of remnant chosen by grace, not works

Paul's grief over Israel’s rejection of Christ and the inclusion of Gentiles

**Scripture References**

Romans 11:1 – "Hath God cast away his people? God forbid"

Romans 11:4 – "I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal"

Romans 11:5 – "Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace"

Romans 11:6 – "And if by grace, then is it no more of works"

Romans 10:21 – "All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people"

1 Kings 19:10 – "I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away"

Romans 10:9 – "If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus… thou shalt be saved"

Philippians 3:5 – "Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin"

Romans 9:27 – "Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved"