Tim Maas Supporter Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

If the question is referring to Joel 2:32, the term "remnant" refers (as it does elsewhere in Scripture) to a faithful group preserved by God amid judgment or calamity. This remnant is chosen by God, highlighting His sovereignty and grace. (In the specific context of Joel, the remnant represents those who remain faithful to God despite widespread apostasy.)

This idea is further developed in the New Testament in verses such as Romans 11:5 and Revelation 12:17, where the remnant includes all who believe in Christ, both Jew and Gentile. The calling by the LORD indicates divine election and purpose, assuring believers of their place in God's redemptive plan.

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Jack Gutknecht Supporter ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

A very learned question, Lawrie! I have three remarks about the remnant.

1.	Israel’s Failure and the Faithful Few

At Mount Sinai, all of Israel accepted God’s covenant (Exodus 20:18-21), but many later disobeyed and perished in the wilderness (Numbers 14:29-30).

*	Even after entering the Promised Land, Israel's spiritual decline continued, yet a faithful remnant always remained.

2.	The Prophetic Role of the Remnant

**	Isaiah 10:20-23 – The remnant will return to God and depend on Him, not on human strength.

***	Isaiah 37:31 – A surviving remnant in Judah will take root and bear fruit.

****	Joel 2:32 – The remnant will be among those whom the Lord calls and saves.

3.	The Future Role of the Remnant

*****	The remnant is not just historical but also prophetic—pointing to a faithful group in the end times that will trust in the Lord while others fall away.

Warren Wiersbe has quite of bit more on "the remnant."

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Shirley H Supporter Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Genesis 32:24-29: "Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob's hip was out of joint as He wrestled with him. And He said, 'Let Me go, for the day breaks.'

"But He said; 'I will not let you go unless you bless me!'

"So, He said to him, 'What is your name?' He said, 'Jacob.'

"And He said, 'Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.'

"Then Jacob asked, saying, 'Tell me Your name, I pray,'

"And He said, 'Why is it that you ask about My name?' And He blessed him there."

Jacob had been a questionable character. This spiritual event found him later reuniting with Esau.

Jacob acknowledged his dependence on the divine God, and requested favor. The "Man," mentioned at the beginning of this passage, reflects Jacob's initial perspective.

Each individual will have a 'wrestle' with the Man. This was and will be none other than Jesus. In Jacob's case, this was the pre-incarnate Christ. Does everyone see Him and accept Him by faith that is given by grace?

Romans 11:1: Look at Paul asking, "Has God cast away His people?"

Read Acts chapter 9. See Paul, who was Saul!

Romans 11:5: "Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace."

Isaiah 28:16,17: The Lord promises to establish His future kingdom on the sure foundation of justice and faith.

God will always have a remnant, those who believe and receive the gospel that they have heard. Then is placed deep within the heart by faith. These become the children of God.

John 1:17: "For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ "

Grace is offered to all people.

2 Kings 19:30,31: "And the remnant who have escaped of the house of Judah shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.

"For out of Jerusalem shall go a remnant and those who escape from Mount Zion, the Zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this."

Isaiah 9:7: "Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end... judgement and justice from that time forward."

Isaiah 37:32: "For out of Jerusalem shall go a remnant, and those who escape from Mount Zion. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this."

Isaiah 1:9: "Unless the Lord of hosts had left us a very small remnant, we would become like Sodom, we would have been made like Gomorrah."

Talk about a remnant, how about only 2 in Revelation chapter 11.
Bankruptcy! God forbid! However, look ahead to chapter 14 in Revelation. Amen.

God is always faithful. The word remnant basically means survivor.

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