This chapter focuses on how Jesus typologically fulfills OT Israel and how the church, through Christ, inherits the promises of Israel. The goal is to provide further ground for the progressive covenantal view on the Israel-Christ-church relationship, particularly in light of recent dispensational criticisms of progressive covenantalism. The church does not displace Israel but is the restored, new covenant community that Israel looked forward to. Before addressing these crucial issues, it is important
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