Romans 9:6-13 Not as though the word of God has taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:… I. ITS ORIGIN (ver. 6). 1. Not in the purpose of God, for His promise respects all (2 Peter 3:19). 2. But in the conduct of men, who hold fast the form, and deny the power. II. ITS NATURE (ver. 7-13). 1. The external depends upon parentage, education, prejudice, etc.; the true upon the promise of God. 2. The external rests in works; the true in the grace of God. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: |
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