Session 4.23: June 5, 2026

About this episode

This episode explores Romans 9:1-13, focusing on God's promises and the distinction between the children of the flesh and the children of the promise.

Study session scripture: Romans 9:1-13 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit—that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh. They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises. To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel, and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, but “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring. For this is what the promise said: “About this time next year I will return, and Sarah shall have a son.” And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac, though they were not yet…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Christiansen

Topics covered

• God's Saving Promises
• Israelites
• Children of God
• Election
• Covenants

Keywords

• Romans 9
• God's promises
• Israel
• Abraham
• Election
• Covenants
• Children of God

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Romans

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