THE
Romans 9:6-13
Introduction: The Bible talks about God's people being Jews today. Is
it any wonder since the church is described in terms with which the Jewish mind
would be familiar (Heb.
A.
In this
lesson we will consider what makes God's people today the true Jews
B.
We will learn
why we ought to appreciate our status as Spiritual Jews
C.
We will learn
what it takes to become a true Jew
I.
Consider the fact that all
who say that they are Israelites are not really Israelites
A.
Paul makes the point that
fleshly ties to Abraham do not make one a child of God (
1.
Ishmael had a fleshly tie to
Abraham as well as Esau
2.
In regard to Ishmael God
says that Abraham's descendents will come through Isaac (v. 7)
3.
In regard to Esau God says “Jacob I loved and Esau I have hated”
(v. 13)
4.
Conclusion is
that the children of flesh are not children of God but children of promise (v.
8)
B.
This point is established
with other Scripture
1.
God's children are those so
because of spiritual birth (John 3:3-7)
2.
They are those who were born
by the will of God (John
3.
John the Baptist warned the
Jews not to trust in their fleshly birth (Matt. 3:1-9).
4.
No fleshly connection exists
between the people of God today and God
II.
Why ought we
appreciate our status as spiritual Jews today?
A.
We are free from bondage
(Gal.
1.
Those who are tied to the
bond woman are of the fleshly birth
2.
Those who are tied to the
free woman are of the spiritual birth
3.
The free woman's children
are children of promise
4.
If it was a matter of
fleshly birth we would be lost
B.
The bond woman brought
persecution to the free (Gal.
1.
The true Jews will be
delivered and rewarded (Rev. 2:8-10)
2.
Those who are not true
(claim to be Christians) will be punished
Conclusion: How does one become a true Jew? Comes by doing God's will (Rom.