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. IN SOME THE WORD OF GOD TAKES NO EFFECT. 1. They do not repent. 2. Do not believe. 3. Are not saved. II. THEIR UNBELIEF CANNOT IMPUGH THE EFFICIENCY OF GOD'S WORD. 1. It takes effect on others. 2. Would in them, but for their unbelief. 3. Must ultimately take effect in their final condemnation. (J. Lyth, D.D.) For they are not all Israel which are of Israel. — Here is — I. A SOLEMN FACT — not all Israel, etc. Some possess the name, the form, but deny the power. II. THE REASON OF IT — not that the Word of God is without effect. Some realise its power, but others believe not, and to them the arm of the Lord is not revealed. (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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