The Bible teaches that God preserves a remnant of His people throughout history, as seen in Isaiah 65:8-10.
The concept of the remnant is a significant theme in Scripture, indicating that while God judges the majority for disobedience and rebellion, He always preserves a faithful minority. In Isaiah 65:8-10, God assures that He will not destroy all His servants but will bring forth a seed from Jacob and Judah, demonstrating His covenant faithfulness and grace. This remnant is characterized by their seeking after God, as opposed to the self-righteous who reject Him. In the New Testament, Paul refers to this remnant in Romans 11, highlighting that there is always an elect remnant according to grace, emphasizing that God's plans are fulfilled through a faithful few rather than the larger, unfaithful majority.
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