God sovereignly decided to put Israel aside for a time and offer salvation through faith to all the world. This was a stern act, but it was done in judgment on those who "stumbled over" Jesus Christ (9:32–33). He has been kind to the Gentiles, but Gentile believers must continue in His kindness. This refers to steadfast perseverance in faith—continual and patient dependence on Christ. Steadfastness is a proof of the reality of faith. If Gentile believers do not continue in their perseverance in faith, they will be cut off, just as the natural branches were cut off because of their unbelief. This does not mean individual believers can lose their salvation and be cut off from God. Paul is speaking from a generalized standpoint, picturing Gentiles as a group turning away from God as the nation of Israel's leaders had done. God put Israel aside for a time in order to offer salvation to the Gentiles. Paul reviews this mystery so the Gentiles will not be conceited. Conceit would be a sign of ignorance of God's master plan that included everyone and producing arrogance as though the Gentiles were preferred better by God than the nation Israel.
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