What does Romans 9:7 mean?

Romans 9:7 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Romans 9:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.

5Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.

6Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:

7Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.

8That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.

9For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.

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