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Christ Over All

3.3 Brent Parker, David Schrock, Trent Hunter • Interview • "A Biblical and Theological Perspective of National Israel"

Jan 15, 2024
Brent Parker, David Schrock, and Trent Hunter discuss a theological perspective of Israel, exploring different understandings, typology, Abrahamic covenant, and how titles and offices of Israel point to Christ. They also address the connection between Old Testament prophecies, the fulfillment of land promises, Jesus as the true Israel, and the relationship between the Church and Israel. The chapter concludes with insights on interpreting Romans 11 and an invitation to engage and support the podcast.
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Quick takeaways

  • Progressive covenantalism recognizes the importance of the covenants in Scripture while studying their relationships and sees both continuity and discontinuity between Israel and the Church.
  • Typological connections can be seen through themes like offspring, servant, prophet, priest, and king that trace back to Adam, develop through Israel's history, and find fulfillment in Jesus Christ and the Church.

Deep dives

Understanding the Differences in Theological Perspectives

Dispensationalism emphasizes the distinction between Israel and the Church, with restoration promises for national Israel in the future. Covenant theology sees a continuity between Israel and the Church under the umbrella of the covenant of grace. Progressive covenantalism recognizes the importance of the covenants in Scripture while studying their relationships and sees both continuity and discontinuity between Israel and the Church.

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