Romans 9:4-5, 8
Romans 9:4-5 NET
who are Israelites. To them belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. To them belong the patriarchs, and from them, by human descent, came the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever! Amen.
Romans 9:8 NET
This means it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God; rather, the children of promise are counted as descendants.





