Romans 11:2-3

“God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.”

"God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life." - Romans 11:2-3
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What does Romans 11:2-3 mean?

Romans 11:2-3 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine…

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God's Faithful Remnant: Lessons from Elijah

In Romans 11:2-3 (KJV), the Apostle Paul speaks of God's unwavering commitment to His people, Israel—"God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew." This foundational truth begins our journey into understanding God's character, His faithfulness, and His sovereign choice…

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A Prayer of Intercession and Faithfulness

O Sovereign Lord, our Creator and Sustainer, we bow before You with hearts full of reverence and gratitude. As we consider the profound truth captured in Your Word, particularly in Romans 11:2-3, we are reminded of the depth of Your faithfulness and the completeness of Your…

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Romans 11:2-3 - "God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel? "Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.""
Romans 3:11 - "There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God."
Romans 2:11 - "For there is no respect of persons with God."
"For there is no respect of persons with God." - Romans 2:11
"There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God." - Romans 3:11
Romans 11:3 - "Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life."
Romans 3:2 - "Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God."
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Romans 2:3 - "And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?"
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Romans 11:2 - "God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,"
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Romans 11:29 - "For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance."
Romans 3:16 - "Destruction and misery are in their ways:"
Romans 12:11 - "Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;"
2 Corinthians 3:11 - "For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious."
Romans 3:17 - "And the way of peace have they not known:"
2 Samuel 3:11 - "And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him."