Tag: Gentiles

  • UFOs Reported Over Jerusalem

    UFOs Reported Over Jerusalem

    Jesus has called Jerusalem desolate and lamented over the city. The disciples pointed out the buildings, and Jesus predicted that not one stone would be left upon another. In response, His disciples asked when the end of Jerusalem would be and what would be the signs that Christ was coming in judgment, so as to…

  • Daily Devotional: Romans 11:22-36

    Daily Devotional: Romans 11:22-36

    Paul continues his thoughts about predestination as it relates to Jews and gentiles respectively. The essential truth of the matter is still—all who believe in Christ will be saved. Yet, in this pericope I see some interesting statements. Paul uses the Old Testament text to prove his teaching throughout. First, the hardening of the Jews…

  • Daily Devotional: Romans 11:1-10

    Daily Devotional: Romans 11:1-10

    Paul feels a need to clarify his position on Israel. He is an Israelite. It wants to be sure that the gentiles in Rome know that Israel has not been rejected. Instead, God is working all things together for the salvation of His people among every nation. God foreknew some in Israel and is now…

  • Daily Devotional: Romans 10:12-21

    Daily Devotional: Romans 10:12-21

    Paul, who is still writing largely to gentiles about how they have been chosen by God while the Jews rejected Him, continues by encouraging gentiles all the more. When it comes to justification, there is no difference between a Jew and gentile. This is about God’s work, not the works of the nations. God abounds…

  • Jesus’s Compassion for the Jews

    Jesus’s Compassion for the Jews

    When I come to the Lord’s table to offer what I have in service to others, I find that I never have enough. If it were up to me—my ability to provide, my hermeneutical and homiletical prowess, my planning ability, or my heart for others—no one would be satisfied or get what they need. I…