Message Notes

THE CALLING OF GOD

1. Given to the Jews

2. But also to the Gentiles (Romans 9:24)

CITING A PROPHETIC TEXT

1. Hosea

2. A contemporary of Isaiah

3. Hosea 2:23

a) I will call them My people

b) Who were not My people

c) And her beloved, who was not beloved

4. Hosea 1:10

a) You are not My people

b) They shall be called sons of the living God

THE ORIGINAL CONTEXT OF HOSEA

1. The Lord spoke to Israel/ Judah

2. They were chastened by the Lord for their sinfulness

3. Restoration was promised after chastening/ discipline

APPLICATION IN ROMANS

1. Principles are taught

a) God’s sovereign will

b) His prerogative (His divine right)

c) His power

d) The Person of God revealed

2. Application
Extended to Gentiles

a) Not a people

b) But now “sons of the living God”

3. Appreciation
Standing in awe of the grace of God extended to us in salvation!