God's Sovereign Choice
Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: Rom 9:6
Not as though... This refers specifically to the privileges and promises God had revealed to Israel.
For they are... Not all Israel who are of Israel means that not all the physical descendants of Abraham are true heirs of the promise.
Those who follow God are His children. The followers of God which are not true Jews are considered grafted in Jews. Not those who were born into the house, but those who chose to follow God.
The Choice Illustrated
Isaac over Ishmael
The failure of the Jews to respond to the gospel of Christ did not mean God’s Word had failed. Instead this rejection was simply the current example of the principle of God’s sovereign choice established in the Old Testament. Paul reminded his readers of a truth he had presented earlier: For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel, that is, spiritual Israel (cf. Rom. 2:28-29).
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