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THE EPISTLE This epistle is given different emphasis by various
TO THE denominational and doctrinal groups within Christendom. The
ROMANS fundamentalists will give preeminence to “The Roman Road
to Salvation” found in this epistle. Today’s Calvinists act like
the only chapter of worth in this epistle is Chapter Nine which
emphasizes “The Sovereignty of God” as depicted by God’s
hardening of Pharaoh’s heart. The charismatic movement
wants to live only in the Spirit-filled Chapter Eight of Romans.
Romans is one epistle with 16 Chapters all of which were written to the Gentile
church. All of its contents should be important to us as New Covenant believers.
The topical focus of this newsletter centers upon the contents of the 11th Chapter of Romans. I encourage
you, as a member of the church of Jesus Christ, to take the time to ponder this specific prophetic
message that Paul is seeking to impart to Gentile believers like you and me. I print it for your thoughtful
meditation as a message from Paul to all members of the church pertaining to the importance of Israel in
God’s future economy:
ROMANS CHAPTER 11