Christopher Ash helpfully explains how the privileges belonging to Israel in Romans 9:1–5 are fulfilled in Christ.
He is:
- the focus of Israel’s adoption (the one who fulfills Israel’s calling as son of God, eg. Matt. 2:15 quoting Hosea 11:1);
- the presence on earth of the divine glory (John1:14);
- the climax of the covenants who brings in the New Covenant which fulfills all that the previous covenants intended (e.g. Matt. 26:28);
- the goal and purpose of the law (10:4);
- the fulfillment of the priesthood and sacrifices (as in the letter to the Hebrews);
- the confirmation of the promises to the patriarchs (15:8; 2 Cor. 1:20).
This is why these privileges mean nothing unless we are joined to Christ by faith.
From Teaching Romans Volume 2: Unlocking Romans 9-16 for the Bible Teacher by Christopher Ash 📚