Since God has been so incredibly merciful to us, our lives and our bodies should be used to give glory to God. We are not to conform to the world, but instead, we should strive to be transformed by the Word of God that we may do his will. Knowing that we have received mercy when we should have received judgment should humble us, and serve as an encouragement to work together with the Lord’s church, those who have also received mercy. We each have different gifts, and when we work together to give God glory, we show the world what true worship looks like. Christ said that we would be known for our love for one another, and in order for that love to be seen, we actually have to live in love together as one body.

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Paul loves Israel dearly, and wants them to know that Jesus is, in fact, their promised Messiah. In preaching about putting the law to death, he doesn’t want to communicate that Israel has somehow been forgotten or rejected in the process. While not all of Israel will be saved, there will be a remnant chosen by grace. Paul turns to address the Gentiles of Rome directly to show them how important Israel is to their salvation. They, and all who are not of Jewish decent, have been grafted into Israel, which means that the roots planted and secured through Israel are what allow us to thrive and flourish in the life-giving faith that comes through submitting to Jesus, our Deliverer who comes from Zion.

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While our last chapter broadly brought up questions and concerns about God’s sovereignty, we needn’t forget that Paul was talking specifically about how God’s sovereignty relates to the history of Israel. He continues to speak of Israel today, saying that his heart’s desire and prayer is that they might be saved. How will they be saved? If they confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that God raised him from the dead, they will be saved. As such is the case, someone must preach to them and to all nations, for how will they hear that message without a preacher? Moreover, how will the preacher go unless he is sent and supported by the church?

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