ROMANS 9

Verses 1-5

1. Name some things that came through the Israelites.

2. What were some of the covenants?

3. What is the difference between covenants and the law?

4. What significant statement does Paul make about God?

Verses 6-13

5. Explain "For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel." Who was not Israel?

6. Explain the election in verse 11.

7. Does this passage teach predestination in regards to salvation?

Verses 14-16

8. On whom does God have mercy?

Verses 17-18

9. Did God harden Pharaoh's heart? Explain.

Verses 19-21

10. Are we free agents or are we always subject to God's will? Explain.

11. Does God have a purpose for everyone? Explain.

Verses 22-27

12. Give an example of God enduring vessels of wrath prepared for destruction.

13. Are Jews and Gentiles being saved part of God's election? What is the saving process?

14. Who was the remnant that was saved?

Verses 28-33

15. Explain how Israel did not become like Sodom and Gomorrah.

16. How might Jew and Gentile attain to the law of righteousness? Did this make them part of the election?

17. Was Jesus the stumbling stone? Explain.