The J.John & Tom Wright Podcast How should we now view Israel? (Ep. 17)
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Sep 5, 2025 Dive into the profound themes of love, hope, and new creation as they explore Romans 8. Discover how the letter reshapes our understanding of Israel and the significance of Jewish-Christian relations. They beautifully decode Paul's concept of 'all Israel,' balancing physical descent with spiritual membership. Plus, enjoy a mountain climbing metaphor illustrating the journey through this transformative scripture. It's a conversation that challenges traditional views and celebrates the interconnectedness of faith and society.
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Living In The Text
- Tom Wright describes pinning the whole Greek text of Romans to a board and analyzing recurring word-clusters with colored pens.
- He memorized chunks and lived in the text for years to trace Paul's repeated arguments.
Romans As A Four-Movement Symphony
- Wright sees Romans as a four-movement symphony with tight integration between sections one to sixteen.
- Treating chapters 9–11 or 12–16 as optional misses Paul's cohesive argument.
Messiah Fulfills Abrahamic Promises
- Paul insists Jesus is Israel's Messiah and thereby fulfills all Abrahamic promises in him.
- Romans 9–11 wrestles with how many Judeans reject that fulfillment while promises still stand in Christ.
