Romans 11:1-6 ▼

1 I say, then, did God cast off His people? It could not be! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

2 God did not cast off His people whom He foreknew. Or know ye not what the Scripture says of Elijah? how he pleads with God against Israel:

3 "Lord, they have killed Thy prophets, they have digged down Thy altars; and I am left alone, and they are seeking my soul."

4 But what says the answer of God to him? "I left for Myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to Baal."

5 Even so, then, at this present time also, a remnant, according to an election of grace, has been reserved.

6 But, if by grace, it is no longer of works; otherwise the grace becomes no longer grace. [But, if of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise, the work is no longer work.]