Christ Over All
3.2 Brent Parker • Reading • "A Biblical and Theological Perspective of National Israel"
Jan 8, 2024
Brent Parker, a biblical and theological expert, explores the theological view of national Israel, including recent terrorist attacks, and the connection between evangelical Christians and Israel's right to exist. He discusses the different perspectives on the relationship between Israel and the church, emphasizing how Israel is a subset of the people of God. He also delves into Israel's disobedience, covenant curses, the promises of seed and blessing, and the future Davidic king. The chapter concludes by discussing the role of Israel and Christ in the New Testament.
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- Progressive covenantalism views national Israel and the church as distinct but connected, emphasizing Christ as the true Israel and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises.
- A biblical understanding of the modern state of Israel does not depend on a specific interpretation of Scripture, allowing Christians to support Israel's right to self-existence based on biblical principles of nations and God's providence.
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Progressive Covenantalism and the Relationship Between National Israel and the Church
Progressive covenantalism views national Israel and the church as distinct but connected. It argues that the promises and covenant blessings given to Israel have reached their fulfillment in Christ, and the church, consisting of believers from both Jewish and Gentile backgrounds, is now the eschatological people of God. This view sees Israel's distinct sovereignty as prophetically insignificant and emphasizes the importance of Christ as the true Israel and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises.
