Understanding the difference between replacement and being grafted in is essential here. Israel was cut down to a stump (Is. 6:13) that new growth could appear and also that wild olives would be grafted in (Rom. 11:17-24). It also seems pretty clear from Jesus and Hebrews that the Sons of Abraham are particular humans who live by faith and not by sight and these are to whom the promises belong. It's important not to read our understandings of nations into the biblical text. God promised a man and woman a land, and seed and their children became a people who didn't become a nation as we understand it until 1948.
Israel and the Church have the same problem at the moment; the symbiotic organisations that claim to be them are wicked and should (and will be) judged. The flesh and blood people of God in Israel remain the people of God just as the flesh and blood people of God in the Church, but our institutions are cruel and wicked and deceptive and, "oh that someone might close the doors" (Mal 1:10). The Institution of the Church and the Institution of Israel will both pass away and what is left will be the people of God who have received mercy in both.
Replacement Theology was used years ago to cancel out the Jewish people. God is not done with his chosen Jewish brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. Never again should be our statement to the evils of this anti-Israel hate! God will finish what he started with His Precious people.
It must be said - over and over. Everything God says is True. That doen’t depend on my “understanding” of it. ( There’s a Whole Lot of stuff I don’t understand 🤣😂🤣😂)
This is an important discussion to have, because there is a rise of antisemitism around the world, and within the church it is often hidden in plain sight within the confines of "Replacement Theory".
I have written a resource about the importance of Israel (the people and nation) in biblical history, current world events, and its future importance.
Understanding the difference between replacement and being grafted in is essential here. Israel was cut down to a stump (Is. 6:13) that new growth could appear and also that wild olives would be grafted in (Rom. 11:17-24). It also seems pretty clear from Jesus and Hebrews that the Sons of Abraham are particular humans who live by faith and not by sight and these are to whom the promises belong. It's important not to read our understandings of nations into the biblical text. God promised a man and woman a land, and seed and their children became a people who didn't become a nation as we understand it until 1948.
Israel and the Church have the same problem at the moment; the symbiotic organisations that claim to be them are wicked and should (and will be) judged. The flesh and blood people of God in Israel remain the people of God just as the flesh and blood people of God in the Church, but our institutions are cruel and wicked and deceptive and, "oh that someone might close the doors" (Mal 1:10). The Institution of the Church and the Institution of Israel will both pass away and what is left will be the people of God who have received mercy in both.
Replacement Theology was used years ago to cancel out the Jewish people. God is not done with his chosen Jewish brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. Never again should be our statement to the evils of this anti-Israel hate! God will finish what he started with His Precious people.
100%!!!
Thank you, Adam. You have made my day, because you see, I am a Jewish woman also
It must be said - over and over. Everything God says is True. That doen’t depend on my “understanding” of it. ( There’s a Whole Lot of stuff I don’t understand 🤣😂🤣😂)
You and me both at times.
Thank you for this well written article. It is so refreshing when the truth is spoken. Another reason it is so important to study and know God's word.
This is an important discussion to have, because there is a rise of antisemitism around the world, and within the church it is often hidden in plain sight within the confines of "Replacement Theory".
I have written a resource about the importance of Israel (the people and nation) in biblical history, current world events, and its future importance.
https://crossroads2thecross.substack.com/p/israel-history-and-its-importance