For the Sake of My Brothers (Romans 9:1-5)

Main Point: Chapter 9 begins a new section in Romans. Paul has articulated the gospel of the gracious accounting to sinners of a status of righteousness from God received through faith in Jesus Christ (Chp 1-8).  This gospel which was rejected by his brothers directs Paul’s lament, will not be effectual unless there has been a substitution of a righteous mediator for the sake of his brothers, and informs our callings for the sake of our brothers.

1. Gospel of Christ Rejected by the brothers
2. Gospel Reception inseparable from the Work of the Mediator-Christ
3. Gospel Calling of Love not for the sake of the brothers, but for the
   Mediator-Christ