Many in Christ’s day believed that because they had the covenants, the promises, and the law that they didn’t need salvation. Although they were anticipating a Messiah, they rejected Christ and everything He had to say. Paul makes it clear as to “why” in the book of Romans: not all Israel is of Israel. Some people known as “Israel” had the capacity to respond to Christ. Many did not. The same is true today, and until God gives the capacity, no one can receive. VF-2426.