1. “The Remnant”
Romans
Chapters 9-11

2. “How is it that most Jewish people had rejected the gospel?”
“How can the Bible be the truth when so many people reject it?”
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the gospel, “...it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16).

3. God had not rejected the Jewish people – Romans 11:1
God never issued unconditional promises to anyone – Romans 1:17
Any Jew could be saved on same condition as Gentiles – Romans 11:23
Being related to Abraham not automatic ticket to heaven- Romans 9:6,7

4. Elijah and the Remnant: Romans 11:2-4
“God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel, saying, 3 "LORD, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life"? 4 But what does the divine response say to him? "I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal."

5. What is the Divine Response?
Elijah was discouraged, God wasn’t.
He does not focus on the unfaithful many, but He seems extremely happy and satisfied with the faithful few.
No mention is made of changing the message or lowering the spiritual standard so more will qualify.
1 Kings 19:15 “The Lord said to him, ‘Go, return on your way... and when you have arrived anoint Hazael”
God does not allow Elijah to give up, and neither does God pity him.
God will Always Have His Faithful Remnant!

6. The Remnant in the Old Testament
After the death of Abel and the apostasy of Cain, Seth and his descendants are the remnant: Genesis 4:26
During the time of the flood, Noah and his family are the remnant: Genesis 6:8
After the Exodus, Joshua and Caleb stand out as the true believers among many unbelievers: Numbers 13:30; 14:6-9; 14:24
Among the corrupt sons of Eli at the Tabernacle, Samuel serves as part of the remnant: 1 Samuel 2:25,26

7. Hezekiah and Josiah were part of the remnant in their time – 2 Chronicles 31:20; 34:33
Times when “remnant” refers to small percentage of Israel would actually return from captivity, other times has Messianic & New Testament applications- Isaiah 11:11
When Jesus was in the flesh, men like Nathanael and the other apostles were part of the remnant:- John 1:47

8. “…at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace.” -- Romans 11:5
Not only did a remnant exist in the Old Testament, but the Holy Spirit argues that in the First Century this remnant still existed and will always exist.

9. Conditions For Being Part Of The Remnant
God’s grace: Romans 11:5
Not based on simply being related to the right person.
Isn’t something that can be purchased, grandfathered in, inherited from parents, or earned by doing humanly devised good deeds.
No one deserves to be part of the remnant.
Romans 11 - “unbelief” cut off the physical descendants of Abraham from being in the remnant

10. An obedient faith: Romans 11:23
1. “…for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name.” (Romans 1:5)
2. “The just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17).
3. “To those who by patient continuance in doing good” (Romans 2:7).
4. “obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine” Romans 6:17,18
5. “present your bodies a living sacrifice” Romans 12:1
6. “obedience to the faith” Romans 16:26
7. Joshua and Caleb followed God fully (Numbers 14:24).

11. Applications Quality is Valued over Mere Quantity:
Only eight righteous people at the time of the flood, yet He did not change His message or “lower the bar,” and neither did He admit failure or defeat – He brought judgment.
Only a handful of men who stood up and believed when Israel was offered the land, and yet God did not move from His position.
God had 7000 during the time of Elijah, and He did not say, “I have only 7000”.
When Christ came to the earth, He clearly said the few were on the path to salvation and the many on the path to destruction (Matthew 7:13,14).

12. Unfaithfulness Does Not Prevent God From Rejoicing In The Faithful:
Though God grieves over the lost (Genesis 6:6) and is patiently waiting for all to repent (2 Peter 3:9), at the same time, the lost do not prevent God from rejoicing in His faithful few.
Jesus proceeded to use and work with a handful of faithful disciples.
Will I be part of the Remnant in my generation?
Choice that has been presented to every generation in the past is still being presented to our generation.
Which path will I choose?

13. The Remnant Always Exists
What about our generation?
Will we be marked by indifference, hostility, compromise, or will we be noted for our conviction?