In this episode of It Stands Written, Jusitn, Braden, Ernest, and Elijah tackle one of the most challenging questions in covenant theology: How do Christians participate in the New Covenant when it wasn't originally made to them? Through a deep dive into Romans 11, the hosts unpack the powerful imagery of Gentile believers being grafted into Israel's olive tree—not as replacements, but as participants in God's eternal promises. They explore how the spiritual blessings of the New Covenant flow to all believers through Christ, while maintaining that God's promises to ethnic Israel remain irrevocable and await future fulfillment. The conversation moves through all the biblical covenants—from Noah to the New Covenant—showing how God's plan always included blessing all nations through Abraham's seed, ultimately revealed as Jesus Christ. With clarity and theological precision, the team addresses replacement theology, explains the "mystery" of Gentile inclusion, and demonstrates why believers can experience covenant blessings without being the original signatories. This episode provides essential understanding for anyone wrestling with how Old Testament promises relate to New Testament believers and God's ongoing faithfulness to Israel.

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Verses Mentioned:

- Genesis 12

- Isaiah 19:19-25

- Romans 11:1-33

- Ephesians 2:8-20

- Galatians 3:1-28

- 2 Corinthians 3:6

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In this episode, the men of the It Stands Written podcast continue their series on covenant theology and dispensationalism by diving deep into the new covenant. The hosts take an expository approach, examining key Old Testament passages from Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel to understand God's promises of forgiveness, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and a new heart for His people. They explore the connection between the new covenant and Israel's future restoration to the land, emphasizing how these promises remain tied to the nation of Israel while also pointing to the coming Messiah. The discussion traces the fulfillment of the new covenant through Jesus' Last Supper declaration and His 40 days of teaching about the Kingdom of God after His resurrection. Throughout the conversation, the team addresses common theological controversies while staying grounded in what the biblical text actually says, avoiding systematic arguments in favor of letting Scripture speak for itself. The episode sets up crucial questions about the church's relationship to these covenants and Israel's future—questions they promise to answer in the next installment.

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Verses Mentioned:

- Isaiah 55:3, 59:20-21

- Jeremiah 31:31-38, 32:36-41

- Ezekial 34, 36:22-35

- Hebrews 12:18-24

- Luke 22:14-22

- Acts 1:3-7

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In this episode of It Stands Written, the guys delve into the Davidic Covenant, examining God's unilateral promise to establish an eternal kingship through David's lineage. The team examines key passages from 2 Samuel 7, Psalm 89, and 1 Kings 11, demonstrating how God's covenant with David guarantees a literal, physical throne in Jerusalem that will be occupied by the Messiah forever. They tackle the tension between covenant theology and dispensationalism, addressing how these promises should be interpreted—literally or figuratively—and whether they transfer to the church or remain for ethnic Israel. The discussion highlights God's unwavering faithfulness even when David's descendants failed, showing how the promise ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the eternal King who will reign from Zion. Through careful biblical analysis and engaging dialogue, the hosts make a compelling case for the literal fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant in the millennial kingdom. This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand how Old Testament covenants connect to New Testament fulfillment and the future reign of Christ.

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Verses mentioned;

- 2 Samuel 7:8-16

- 1 Kings 11:9-13

- Psalm 89:1-4, 19-49

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