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But the "remnant" does not mean a minority who are saved. This is merely your definition of it and Paul shows us in Romans 11 that it is incorrect.
In Romans 11:7. He writes, “What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened” (or blinded). He then asks, “Have they (the non-remnant who were hardened/ blinded) stumbled so as to fall?” And his answer was: “By no means!” (11:11).
He then spoke of their full inclusion: “Now if their stumbling means riches for the world, and if their defeat means riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their full inclusion mean!” (11:12).
He explains the reason for the remnant. God blinded the eyes and hardened the hearts of the unbelieving Jews as the means by which all of Israel might be saved (Romans 11:25-26)—all of Israel including those who were blinded and hardened (the non-remnant). Though the unbelieving Jews had become in some sense “enemies of God” (11:28), they nonetheless became “disobedient in order that they too may now receive mercy” (11:31).
The remnant actually has universalist implications, the exact opposite of what you say: “For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all” (11:32). So thanks for bringing the point up.</QUOTE>
The last, first.
The Greek word translated "may be merciful," vs. 32, is a subjunctive. The subjunctive mood is the mood of possibility/potentiality. The action may/may not occur. See my previous post, this thread, with quote from online Greek grammar.
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I cannot understand why people I assume to be rational and reasoning insist on quoting verses out-of-context.
Yes, the verses say exactly what you claim they do but you have deliberately omitted part of of the passage which changes the ultimate meaning.
Romans 11:21-22
21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.
22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
Carefully read these 2 vss. Paul warns the gentiles "take heed lest he also spare not thee." But wait a minute they were already saved why is Paul warning them if their salvation was a done deal? God specified a condition for gentiles to be saved they must "continue in God's goodness." If they don't where does Paul say they will be saved anyway, no matter what? Paul never says that but he does list 22 categories of people who have no inheritance in the kingdom of God.
Romans 11:23
23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.
Note also a warning for the Jews they will be grafted in
only if they do not remain in unbelief.
Romans 11:32
32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
Mercy is NOT a done deal no matter what. There are requirements.