006. Does God Stand with Israel?

We trace Paul’s revealed mystery in Romans 9–11 and argue that God’s promise stands by redefining Israel around Christ. Old Testament imagery, New Testament claims, and first-century history converge to present the church as the true Israel that inherits the promise by faith.• mystery revealed by Paul in Romans 9–11• promise secured by remnant and election• Jesus as true Israel fulfilling Israel’s vocation• the vine, fig tree, and vineyard judgments re-read• Abraham’s seed singular in Christ, blessing to nations• one new humanity in Christ, wall of hostility broken• believers called a royal priesthood and holy nation• 70 AD framed as covenantal judgment and fulfillment• physical lineage relativised by new creation in Christ• practical hope grounded in a finished work and unityEpisode Page: https://wakinguptograce.com/006-does-god-stand-with-israel/