Topical Encyclopedia The concept of the salvation of Israel is a significant theme throughout the Bible, reflecting God's enduring covenant with His chosen people. This theme is woven through the prophetic literature of the Old Testament and finds echoes in the New Testament, where the ultimate fulfillment of these promises is anticipated.Old Testament Prophecies The prophetic books of the Old Testament contain numerous predictions regarding the salvation and restoration of Israel. One of the most prominent passages is found in the book of Isaiah. Isaiah 11:11-12 states, "On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth." Jeremiah also speaks of a future restoration, emphasizing a new covenant with the house of Israel. Jeremiah 31:31-34 declares, "Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them, declares the LORD. But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people." Ezekiel also contributes to this theme, particularly in the vision of the valley of dry bones, symbolizing the revival and restoration of Israel. Ezekiel 37:21-23 proclaims, "Then tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone. I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land. I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. They will no longer be two nations and will never again be divided into two kingdoms. They will no longer defile themselves with their idols, detestable things, and all their transgressions. I will save them from all their apostasies by which they sinned, and I will cleanse them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God.’" New Testament Fulfillment The New Testament continues the theme of Israel's salvation, often linking it to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. In Romans 11, the Apostle Paul addresses the future salvation of Israel, emphasizing that God's promises to His people remain steadfast. Romans 11:25-26 states, "I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: 'The Deliverer will come from Zion, He will remove godlessness from Jacob.'" Paul's discourse in Romans underscores the belief that Israel's current unbelief is temporary and that a future turning to Christ is anticipated. This expectation is rooted in the faithfulness of God to His covenant promises. Theological Implications The predicted salvation of Israel holds significant theological implications. It underscores the faithfulness of God to His promises and His sovereign plan for both Israel and the nations. The prophecies concerning Israel's salvation are often seen as part of a broader eschatological framework, where the restoration of Israel is linked to the ultimate redemption of the world through the Messiah. The theme of Israel's salvation also highlights the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, demonstrating that God's redemptive plan encompasses both Jews and Gentiles. This unity is reflected in the church's understanding of its role in God's salvific history, as it awaits the fulfillment of these promises in the eschaton. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 35:4Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; he will come and save you. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 45:17 Zechariah 9:16 Romans 11:26 Library Faustus Denies that the Prophets Predicted Christ. Augustin Proves ... The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs. D. The Birth of John, and the "Benedictus. " Ch. 1:57-80 Covenanting Enforced by the Grant of Covenant Signs and Seals. The Nativity of Jesus the Messiah. Annunciation to Joseph of the Birth of Jesus. Jeremiah and Lamentations. The Church Before and after Christ. Micah God his Own Interpreter. 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