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'''Adam and Eve as the First Israel''' | '''Adam and Eve as the First Israel''' | ||
Adam and Eve were the original Israel. In the Garden of Eden, they were created to live in perfect relationship with God. Though their disobedience caused a break in that relationship, they still show the beginning of God’s revelation to mankind. In this way, they represent humanity’s potential connection to God through His revelation. | Adam and Eve were the original Israel. In the Garden of Eden, they were created to live in perfect relationship with God. Though their disobedience caused a break in that relationship, they still show the beginning of God’s revelation to mankind. In this way, they represent humanity’s potential connection to God through His revelation. (See [[ Appendix 5.1: Further Exploration of Adam and Eve’s Role in God’s Plan ]] ) | ||
'''Noah as Israel''' | '''Noah as Israel''' | ||
Noah is another example of Israel. After the flood, Noah became the person who represented God’s promise not to destroy the earth by flood again. God’s covenant with Noah was a key moment in God’s revelation to people, and it helped show that God’s promises are for all of humanity. | Noah is another example of Israel. After the flood, Noah became the person who represented God’s promise not to destroy the earth by flood again. God’s covenant with Noah was a key moment in God’s revelation to people, and it helped show that God’s promises are for all of humanity. (See [[ Appendix 5.2: Noah's Covenant as a Foreshadowing of Israel’s Role ]] ) | ||
'''Abraham as Israel''' | '''Abraham as Israel''' | ||
Abraham is a very important figure in the story of Israel. God made a special promise to Abraham, saying his descendants would become a great nation (Genesis 17:4–5). This promise, known as the Abrahamic covenant, was not just for Abraham, but for all nations. It shows how God planned to use the people of Israel to teach the world about Him and His ways. | Abraham is a very important figure in the story of Israel. God made a special promise to Abraham, saying his descendants would become a great nation (Genesis 17:4–5). This promise, known as the Abrahamic covenant, was not just for Abraham, but for all nations. It shows how God planned to use the people of Israel to teach the world about Him and His ways. (See [[ Appendix 5.3 Further Development of the Abrahamic Covenant’s Universal Application ]] ) | ||
'''The Covenants for All People''' | '''The Covenants for All People''' | ||
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'''Jacob and His Family as Israel''' | '''Jacob and His Family as Israel''' | ||
Jacob, who was later named Israel (Genesis 32:28), and his family became the nation of Israel. They were chosen to carry out God’s plan on earth. Their purpose wasn’t just for their own good, but to teach other nations about God’s promises, starting with the promises God made to Adam, Noah, and Abraham. | Jacob, who was later named Israel (Genesis 32:28), and his family became the nation of Israel. They were chosen to carry out God’s plan on earth. Their purpose wasn’t just for their own good, but to teach other nations about God’s promises, starting with the promises God made to Adam, Noah, and Abraham. (See [[ Appendix 5.4 Clarification of the Role of Jacob’s Family in Revealing God’s Plan ]] ) | ||
'''Jesus as the Fulfillment of Israel''' | '''Jesus as the Fulfillment of Israel''' | ||
Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of Israel. He is the true man joined to God by revelation. Jesus perfectly embodied the purpose of Israel—to be a light to the nations and reveal God's plan for all humanity. Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection completed God’s revelation to man, bridging the gap caused by sin and showing the way for all people to be united with God. | Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of Israel. He is the true man joined to God by revelation. Jesus perfectly embodied the purpose of Israel—to be a light to the nations and reveal God's plan for all humanity. Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection completed God’s revelation to man, bridging the gap caused by sin and showing the way for all people to be united with God. | ||
[[ Appendix 5.5: Linking the Idea of Israel to the New Testament Church ]] | |||
[[Appendix 5.6 Historical and Theological Context of the Name Israel ]] | |||
'''In Summary''' | '''In Summary''' | ||
