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Many Christians have misunderstood Paul as opposing “legalism” in Judaism, when in fact his writings reveal a deeper concern: who truly belongs to God’s people now that the Messiah has come? This essay unpacks Paul’s vision of faith—not as a ticket to heaven, but as the boundary marker of a new covenant family rooted in…
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“For Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” – Romans 9:17 (NIV) Romans 9:17 provides insight into Pharaoh’s purpose as appointed by God, emphasizing the display of God’s power in dealing…
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“Did God’s people stumble and fall beyond recovery? Of course not! They were disobedient, so God made salvation available to the Gentiles. But he wanted his own people to become jealous and claim it for themselves.” – Romans 11:1 (NLT) Chapter 11 of the book of Romans is a particularly intriguing section. Paul’s doctrinal arguments,…
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Romans 11 verse 25 through 26 is where we read the very difficult phrase about ‘all Israel will be saved’. Let’s see how Paul picks the whole argument up and brings it to this point. “Mystery” – Inclusion of the Gentiles Verse 25 of the text states, “For to keep you from being self-conceited, brothers,…
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The concept of the Church as the true Israel of God is a significant theological subject that has its roots in both the Old and New Testaments. This idea is deeply connected with the understanding of God’s covenant and the identity of His chosen people. In exploring this concept, it’s essential to look into the…