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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