Paul and the Power of Grace

by John M.G. Barclay

Paul has here laid bare the characteristics of Israel’s election, as a people created by divine choice, without regard to birth, achievement, disposition, or any other measure of worth. Their existence hangs on God’s purpose, which can exclude or include, jettison or preserve, expand or reduce to a remnant, hate or love—and also turn again to love those not loved. Everything is designed to put Israel’s past, present, and future into the hands of God, so that when Paul analyzes his present (9:30–10:21) and looks to the future (11:1–32) the primary question is not “What will Israel do now?” but “What is God capable of doing?” It is disconcerting to have the future taken out of human control—but ultimately the only ground of hope.

Ultimately its about hope. Really good summary of Romans 9-11