That does not say that God had to do this or that God did this. That they are does not mean He did the action. It was not actually necessary in any case. The Gentiles would be blessed as promised to Abraham no matter what the Jews did or failed to do.Even when Paul states explicitly in Romans 11, you still won't accept it? I have no problems reading it literally
As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers.
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No, I do not see how that follows. That they are enemies for your sake does not mean either God MADE them enemies or that God needed to do so.Isn't that first statement clear wrt to the entire Romans 11 chapter concerning 3 parties, God, Israel and Gentiles? God became enemies with Israel, so that us former Gentiles can receive the gospel.
It would have been much much better if they had all accepted the MEssiah and went out to tell the world. No state of being enemies of GOd was ever necessary. The tribulation is over.As Paul further explained in vs 12
12 Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?
So if Israel's fall has become our riches thru the gospel of grace, the moment God is reconciled with Israel after the Tribulation, we can expect all sickness and disease to finally cease + more.![]()
The Jews do not have anything to bring to the world anymore. They know less about God that the Christians. Their contribution is over. Again, their fall was not necessary but since they chose that route, God can use it. But it was never necessary. Salvation of some is not built on the rebellion of others.