S6E21 A Corporate View of Romans 9

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 2, 2023

S6E21 A Corporate View of Romans 9. As the soteriology series winds down, Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo take time to examine one of the more controversial passages of Scripture in the Bible: Romans chapter 9. Brian and Curtis argue that Romans 9 teaches a corporate view of election when properly understood within the context of chapters 9-11. Rather than holding to individual election, Paul had God’s election of Israel as the chosen people in mind.

1. What are the corporate and individual election views of election concerning Romans 9?

2. Describe the topics surrounding Romans 9 in the context of the book.

3. What are the 9 advantages of election, and who does Paul have in mind in Romans 9:1-5?

4. Explain what Paul sets out to do in Romans 9:6-29.

5. What does Paul conclude in Romans 9:30-33?

6. Examining the contents of the chapter and its overall position in the theme of Romans, does Romans 9 teach individual election or corporate election?

7. With this in mind, how should we interpret Romans 9:11-24?

8. Additionally, what does this exploration show about the importance of keeping a passage of Scripture in its proper context?

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About the Hosts

Brian G. Chilton earned his Doctor of Philosophy in the Theology and Apologetics program at Liberty University. He is the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast and the founder of Bellator Christi. Brian received his Master of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); and earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Also, he is enrolled in Clinical Pastoral Education to better learn how to empower those around him. Brian is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. Brian has served in pastoral ministry for nearly 20 years and currently serves as a clinical hospice chaplain and serves as an interim pastor in northwestern North Carolina.

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Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. Curtis is the Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country. Curtis serves as the Vice-President of Bellator Christi Ministries, a contributor, and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. His research interests include Jewish studies in the New Testament, Old Testament typologies, and studies on free will.