In what ways does Romans 11:27 connect with Old Testament prophecies? Romans 11:27 in context “ ‘And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.’ ” (Romans 11:27) Paul has just cited Isaiah 59:20–21 in verse 26. In verse 27 he compresses several Old Testament passages into one succinct promise: God will intervene, establish His covenant with Israel, and remove their sin. Isaiah’s Redeemer and Covenant “ ‘The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who turn from transgression,’ declares the LORD. ‘As for Me, this is My covenant with them,’ says the LORD…” Connections to Romans 11:27 • Same covenant language: “This is My covenant with them.” • Focus on sin removal: coming “to those…who turn from transgression.” • Identifies the agent: “The Redeemer” = the Deliverer Paul mentions in v. 26. Paul quotes Isaiah verbatim, affirming that the future, national restoration of Israel flows from this prophecy. Jeremiah’s New Covenant “ ‘I will put My law in their minds…For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.’ ” Why it ties in • Romans 11:27 echoes the climax of Jeremiah’s promise: sins forgiven, forgotten. • Both passages speak of a divinely initiated covenant that transforms hearts rather than merely reforming behavior. • Paul’s whole argument in Romans 9-11 rests on God’s faithfulness; Jeremiah supplies the pledge that the covenant is unbreakable. Isaiah 27:9 — Sin Removed, Idolatry Destroyed Isaiah 27:9: “Therefore Jacob’s guilt will be atoned for, and the full fruit of the removal of his sin will be this…” • The phrase “take away” (Greek aphaireō) in Romans 11:27 parallels “removal” in Isaiah 27:9. • Both texts promise a day when Israel’s idolatry is eradicated—evidence that forgiveness is matched by inward cleansing. Ezekiel’s Cleansing and Spirit “I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean… I will put My Spirit within you…” Link points • Sin removal (vv. 25) matches “take away their sins.” • Covenant blessings include the gift of the Spirit, aligning with Isaiah 59:21 (“My Spirit will not depart from you”). • The outward sprinkling and inward renewal fulfill the promise implicit in Romans 11:27. Unified thread of redemption All four prophets converge on three themes Paul highlights: 1. A future covenant specifically with Israel. 2. A personal Redeemer/Deliverer who initiates it. 3. Total, lasting removal of sin, accompanied by the indwelling Spirit. Living in light of the promise • God’s covenant integrity guarantees Israel’s future salvation—affirming the reliability of every promise He makes to His people today. • Sin removal in Romans 11:27 is already experienced individually through faith in Christ (Romans 3:24-26) and will one day be experienced nationally by Israel (Romans 11:26). • The same Scriptures that foretold Messiah’s first coming also assure His continued work until every prophecy is literally fulfilled. |
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