Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(Rom 11:6) “ And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.”   Our hearts deceive us into thinking we are obeying by faith but revealed to be otherwise when one is upset in God over troubles of life or seemingly no response to prayer. Such a reaction says “I deserve”, revealing one was working, expecting a reward.

(Rom 11:6) “ And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.”   So many confuse the actions of faith with actions to merit. The first is wholly dependent upon believe that God will act in accordance to His Word. The second is an expectation of reward for efforts.

(Rom 11:6) “ And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.”  It, salvation, is given as a gift of love to those who do not merit it. If salvation were by works, it would mean it could be earned.

(Rom 11:1) “I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid… (2)  God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew…..(4) …I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. (5)  Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.”  What is meant by the term, “election of grace”? “Election” means selection and “grace” means favor bestowed but not deserved. So, it means the Lord chooses to save those Jewish sinners through the blood of His Son, keeping His promise to Abraham.

(Rom 11:1)  “I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.”  The Lord made a covenant with Abraham. He always keeps His Word. Therefore throughout ever generation from the time of Christ there has been a remnant of Jews saved. Thank God He can always be trusted.

(Rom 10:21) “But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.”  The Lord has been doing the same to the Gentile world for almost 2,000 years. A tribulation of judgment is coming soon. Pray that loved ones will respond rightly while they are still able.

(Rom 10:20)  “But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.”  “No man seeketh after God”, thus this statement is absolutely true in every sense of its words. It is a great privilege to be drawn by the Holy Spirit!

(Rom 10:18)  “But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. (19)  But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.”  Did Israel get a chance to hear? Yes, the gospel was given “to the Jew first”. Plus, even Moses spoke of using the Gentiles to make them jealous. Sad.

 (Rom 10:17) “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” The Lord honors His Word by whispering to the heart that those things are true. If we wish the Lord to speak to others, then we must give them God’s Word.