Romans Chapter 11 Vs. 32

The Mystery of Israel's Salvation

For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. Rom 11:32

For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all] This verse concludes the same as Rom. 3:19-20, 3:23; Gal. 3:22-23.

Though not the author of sin, God allowed man to pursue his sinful inclinations so that He could receive glory by demonstrating His grace and mercy to disobedient sinners.

1Tim. 2:3-6 “For this [is] good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;” “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” “For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;” “Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.”

You see, not only were we heathen not keeping the law of God, but the Hebrews, who God had given the law to, were not keeping it either. In fact, the law was given as a schoolmaster to make us realize our need for a Savior.

Gal. 3:22 “But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.”

“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). “Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin” (Rom. 3:9), so that “there is no difference” (Rom. 3:22). When the Gentiles rejected God and disobeyed Him (Rom. 1:17-21), God chose Abraham and his descendants as His special people. Now the disobedience of the Jews enables God to show mercy to the Gentiles. Then, when that purpose is achieved, He will again show mercy to Israel corporately.