And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha.
Isaiah said it before, if God hadn't saved a small group of us, we would've ended up completely destroyed like Sodom and Gomorrah.
God's mercy is literally the only thing standing between us and total destruction.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Romans, Paul is addressing the mystery of God's sovereignty in choosing and saving His people, particularly referencing Israel's history. He quotes from the prophet Isaiah, who lived during a time of great turmoil in Judah when the nation was threatened by Assyrian invasions and warned of judgment for their sins, much like the complete destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. This verse underscores the idea that God, in His mercy, preserved a remnant of faithful individuals to continue His promises.
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