Hosea 1:8-11

We have here a further illustration of the doctrine. Israel had forfeited all pretensions to their covenant interest in Jehovah; and if it be preserved, it is not because of their deservings, but on account of the divine mercy. And how sweet and full are the promises that follow. And that they are all founded in Christ, the smallest attention to the Gospel will confirm. The Holy Ghost, as if that no mistakes might arise on that ground, appointed two of his servants to tell the Church as much. See Romans 9:25; 1 Peter 2:10. I admire the strength of the expression Lo ammi; for here as before, when the Lo is taken away, (and it is only added now to express the ruined state of Israel, while breaking God's covenant) the ammi still remains, which signifies my people. And how blessed this is done, the last verse of the Chapter fully proves. Both Israel and Judah shall then be formed in one, and all gathered to our glorious Shiloh, the head and husband of his body the Church, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. Ephesians 1:23.