Article · Israel and the ChurchIsrael and the Church
Defining the position before testing it
…rsessionism, and Why Does It Matter? Defining the position before testing it "Replacement theology" is a useful popular label, but it can also conceal important differences. Many Christians accused of teaching that the Church replaced Israel would reject that wording. They believ…
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The question reaches beyond prophecy to the faithfulness of God
…d's promised Son. Through Him the blessing reaches the nations. The dispute concerns what fulfilment in Christ does to the other things God said. Does a promise become more faithful when its stated recipient disappears from its fulfilment? May land become only heaven, Israel beco…
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What Jesus promised the apostles about Israel's future
…statements Jesus made about the apostles' future role. It is also an awkward text for any theology in which national Israel has permanently disappeared into the Church. The promise names the rulers, their thrones, the time of their rule, and those over whom they exercise authorit…
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