Quiz On Romans 11:1-36

Quiz On Romans 11:1-36

1. How did God answer Elijah’s call to destroy Israel? (Rom 11:2-4)

  “I have reserved for Myself seven those men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” _________________________________________________________________

2. What has God chosen by grace? (Rom 11:5) “a remnant.” _________________________________________________________________

3. What prevented Israel from responding to God as the elect had responded? (Rom 11:7-9) Because of their rejection of Jesus Christ, God sovereignly chose to harden Israel (Deut 29:4; Ps 69:22; Isa 29:10, Rom 9:18; 11:25) _________________________________________________________________

4. What characteristics separated the remnant of Israel from the rest of Israel? The remnant was elected by God by his grace to have faith that Jesus was the Messiah (Eph 2:8-9).

The rest of Israel were hardened by God because of their disobedience to believe that Jesus is the Messiah.   _________________________________________________________________

5. What can you do this week to encourage a Christian who feels outnumbered or overwhelmed? _________________________________________________________________

6. What long illustration did Paul use to describe the situation of the Jews and Gentiles? (Rom 11:16-24)

The first batch of the dough was given to the Lord for the consecration of the lump (Num. 15:17–21). Likewise, the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) were separated from the world so that Israel as a whole could be set apart in the saving purpose of God. The visible church through both Testaments is represented as an olive tree, branches of which are broken off by God on the basis of unbelief. The tree is rooted in the Hebrew patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) but continues today among Jewish believers in Christ (branches), along with Gentile believers (branches) who because of their union with Christ by faith have been grafted into God’s covenant of salvation that He made with Abraham (Gal 3:6-9, 13-14).

7. To what did Paul liken the Gentiles? (Rom 11:17) “Branches from a Wild olive tree.”

8. What is promised to Jews who do not persist in unbelief? (Rom 11:23) ”Jews will be grafted in.”

9. What lessons can we draw from Paul’s analogy of the olive tree? The olive tree represents the covenant promises of salvation that God made with Abraham (Gen. 12:1–3; 15:1–21; 17:1–27), and both branches, Jews and Gentiles who accept Jesus Christ by faith will be grafted in to obtain the promise of salvation.

10. What attitude should we have toward the fact that God has chosen to reach out to us?

An attitude of gratitude and a willingness to reach others with the gospel.

11. What can you do this week to acknowledge that you depend on God’s kindness? _________________________________________________________________

12. When would Israel’s period of hardening end? (Rom 11:25) When the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.

13. What promise has God made to Israel? (Rom 11:26-27) all Israel will be saved, as it is written:

 “The Deliverer will come out of Zion (Jesus will come from Heaven),

And He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob;

For this is My covenant with them,

When I take away their sins.” (This is contingent upon what? (Rom 10:9-13). that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;

       10 for with the heart a person believes, leading to righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, leading to salvation.

       11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes upon Him will not be put to shame.”

       12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of call, abounding in riches for all who call on Him,

       13 for “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

14. What has been the good result of the disobedience and unbelief of the Jews? (Rom 11:30) The Gentiles have been shown mercy because of the Jews disobedience. _________________________________________________________________

15. What does Rom 11:30 passage reveal about God’s character? It shows God’s grace and mercy towards sinners (Rom 5:8; 1 Tim 1:12-14). _________________________________________________________________

16. How does our commitment to God affect His dependability and trustworthiness?

From a Reformed theological position, God's dependability and trustworthiness are rooted in His immutable nature and sovereign will, rather than in human actions or commitments. Reformed theology emphasizes the idea that God is unchanging, faithful, and fully trustworthy because of who He is, not because of what we do. This perspective aligns with doctrines like God's sovereignty and His covenantal faithfulness, which assert that He fulfills His promises regardless of human merit or faithfulness.

Our commitment to God, however, may influence how we experience and perceive His trustworthiness. When we live in obedience and faith, we often feel a deeper assurance of His reliability and presence. But even when our commitment falters, Reformed theology would assert that God's faithfulness remains constant, as it is grounded in His grace and His unchanging nature, not in our actions.

1 Sam 15:29; Mal 3:6; Heb 6:17-18; 13:8; Jas 1:17

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17. Which of God’s promises do you need to focus on and memorize this week?

18. How has your idea of God changed as you have grown in the faith?

19. How did Paul describe the mind of God? (Rom 11:33-34) God’s mind is depth of riches and wisdom and knowledge. His way are unsearchable and judgments are unfathomable, to such a degree that nobody has known the mind of God, nor has the ability to teach the all wise and knowing God.

1 Sam 2:3; 1 Kings 8:39; Ps 36:6; 44:21; 104:24; 147:5; Job 5:9; 9:10; 26:14; Isa 40:13-14; Eph 3:10). _________________________________________________________________

20. What does God owe? (Rom 11:35) God doesn’t owe anything to anyone, we owe everything to God. _________________________________________________________________

21. What is God’s place in the universe? (Rom 11:36) God is the creator and sustainer of the universe. All things find their origin in Him, and through Him all things exist (1 Cor 8:6; 11:12; Col 1:16; Heb 2:10). _________________________________________________________________

22. In what ways do we underestimate God?

23. What reasons do we have to worship God?

24. How can you worship and praise God with enthusiasm and devotion this week?

e Is. 27:9; Heb. 8:12

a Matt 10:32; Luke 12:8; Rom 14:9; 1 Cor 12:3; Phil 2:11

b Acts 16:31; Rom 4:24

c Acts 2:24

1 Lit to righteousness

2 Lit to salvation

a Is 28:16; Rom 9:33

a Rom 3:22, 29

b Acts 10:36

c Rom 3:29

a Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21

[1]Legacy Standard Bible, (Three Sixteen Publishing, 2022), Ro 10:9–13.