Sermon Notes Romans 11:11-15

Romans 11:11-15 

I. Israel's rejection is "by God", as well as "of God" v.15 

• "rejection" translated from "apobolh" meaning throwing away 
• "acceptance" translated from "proslemsis" referring to God's and Christ's acceptance of believers 

    Rom 14:31, 15:7 

II. Israel's rejection is temporary v.11 
    Jeremiah 31:31-34, Rev 7:4, Zech 12:10 

III. Israel's rejection serves a two-fold purpose v. 11b, 12 
    1. Salvation to the Gentile 
        Mat 22:1-10 
        Gen 12:1-3 

    2. Salvation to the Jew v. 11b, 13-14 
        Rom 10:19-20 

IV. Their fulfillment will be much more than riches for the world v.15