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The Meaning of Ισραήλ (Israel) in Paul with Jason Staples (Key Terms in Pauline Theology: Part 6)

Oct 19, 2022
Jason Staples, Assistant Teaching Prof. at NC State Univ. & author, discusses the meaning of Ισραήλ (Israel) in Paul with Kevin Grasso. They explore the difference between Israel and Jews in texts like Romans 2:13, Romans 9:19-22, and Romans 11:25-26. They challenge assumptions, analyze Paul's relationship with the prophets, reevaluate interpretations of Romans 2, and discuss Gentile inclusion in Paul's arguments. They emphasize that Israel includes both Jews and Gentiles who've received the Spirit, arguing against supersessionism.
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Quick takeaways

  • Paul emphasizes the need for a transformation of the heart through the Spirit to fulfill the covenant and achieve true justification.
  • Paul expands the definition of Israel to include both Jews and non-Jewish Israelites, highlighting the restoration of all 12 tribes.

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The Paradox of Justness

The main problem Paul is trying to solve is how one becomes justified, how one becomes a doer of good. He argues that simply doing the works of the Torah, the specific requirements of the written law, cannot solve the problem of the heart, which is the root of sin and disobedience. Instead, he emphasizes a new heart, a circumcision of the heart, which is accomplished by the Spirit and results in obedience to the Torah. This transformation leads to true justification and the ability to fulfill the covenant, as promised in the New Covenant passage of Jeremiah, Deuteronomy, and Ezekiel. Paul connects this understanding in Romans 2, Romans 8, and explains it further in Romans 9-11.

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