Romans 11:32, He Might Have Mercy Upon All

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

Pondering the unbelief that has befallen Israel and the extension of God’s grace upon the Gentile nations, the Apostle Paul can only marvel at the wisdom of God in carrying out His redemption plan. Indeed, the gospel message is effectual for both Jews and Gentiles. None is excluded, both are included. As Jesus said in

As Jesus said in John 3:16-21 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.  

God desires that both Jews and Gentiles be saved. Both people need to be reconciled to God. His mercy is extended to them all. What great love God demonstrated by the condescension of His Son to die for sinners! What a glorious gospel! Because of the bad news of God’s judgment, the good news of the gospel is such a welcoming message for the lost. May God be merciful to open the spiritual eyes of both Jews and Gentiles that they may be saved! Amen.