Romans, 11
16. When the first fruits are consecrated to God, the whole is consecrated. If the roots are holy, so will be the branches.
16. When the first fruits are consecrated to God, the whole is consecrated. If the roots are holy, so will be the branches.
Romans 11 deals mainly on the relationship between the Jews and the Gentiles in the Christian faith, emphasizing God's sovereignty and their choice and called to the people of Israel. Moreover, the chapter highlights the importance of faith in Christ and his redemptive work for the salvation of all people, both Jews and Gentiles.
Isaiah 59:20: "The Redeemer will come to Zion and to those who convert in Jacob, say the Lord." This verse is quoted in Romans 11:26 to emphasize God's promise to save his chosen people, including Jews and Gentiles who believe in Jesus as the Messiah and Savior.
Psalm 94:14: "For the LORD will not forsake his people, nor will his inheritance forsake." This verse highlights God's faithfulness to his people and his covenant, even when they fail. This is relevant to the theme of Romans 11, which highlights God's choice and call to the people of Israel, despite their disobedience and unbelief.
Deuteronomy 32:21: "I will therefore provoke them to not people, and a crazy nation I will tease them." This verse is quoted in Romans 10:19 to illustrate how God extended salvation also to the Gentiles, causing the envy and jealousy of the Jews. This is relevant to the theme of Romans 11, which highlights how God has a greater purpose in extending salvation to all people, including Jews and Gentiles.
Psalm 69:22-23: "Be your table before them in the loop, and their prosperity in trap. They darkened their eyes so that they will not see, and make them shake the loins incessantly." This verse is quoted in Romans 11:9-10 to emphasize God's judgment on those who reject Him, including Jews and Gentiles who do not believe in Jesus. This highlights the importance of faith in Christ for salvation.
Psalm 117:1: "Praise to the Lord, all nations, praise him, all peoples." This verse highlights the extension of God's salvation to all people, regardless of its origin or race. This is relevant to the theme of Romans 11, which highlights God's sovereignty and his choice to save both Jews and Gentiles, and the importance of faith in Christ for salvation.
“É sempre necessário ir para a frente, nunca para trás, na vida espiritual. O barco que pára em vez de ir adiante é empurrado para trás pelo vento.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina