Romans 9:6-29

 IV. The Defense of the Gospel: the Problem of Israel (9:1-11:36)

A. Introduction: The Tension Between God's Promises and Israel's Plight (9:1-5)

B. Defining the Promise (1): God's Sovereign Election (9:6-29)

1. The Israel within Israel (9:6-13)

2. Objections Answered: The Freedom and Purpose of God (9:14-23)

3. God's Calling of a New People: Israel and the Gentiles (9:24-29)

C. Understanding Israel's Plight: Christ as the Climax of Salvation History (9:30-10:21)

D. Summary: Israel, the "Elect," and the "Hardened" (11:1-10)

E. Defining the Promise (2): The Future of Israel (11:11-32)

F. Conclusion: Praise to God in Light of His Awesome Plan (11:33-36)