Sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones The Terms Defined
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Feb 28, 2026 A careful walk through Paul’s illustrations about Israel and the Gentiles. Short studies of the first-fruit dough and the olive tree metaphor. Clear definitions of what ‘holy’ and ‘grafting’ mean in context. Exploration of who the “firstfruits” and the root represent and what that implies for Israel’s future place.
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Israel's Rejection Is Temporary And Transformative
- Paul argues Israel's national rejection is temporary and will result in a future national restoration described as "life from the dead."
- Martyn Lloyd-Jones frames Romans 11:11–15 as a promise that Jewish fullness will refresh the whole church, surpassing any revival.
Avoid Pride In Your Place In The Church
- Guard against misunderstanding the Gentiles' position and avoid pride toward the Jews.
- Lloyd-Jones previews Paul's pastoral warning: Gentiles must not boast against natural branches or despise Israel's place in God's plan.
Firstfruit And Root Illustrate Corporate Holiness
- Two metaphors in Romans 11:16 (firstfruit/lump and root/branches) convey the same point: what is consecrated in the origin shares status with the whole.
- "Holy" here means set apart for God, not moral perfection, so descendants of a sacred root belong to God's people.