Replacement Theology: How the Church Ignored Paul’s Warning

Paul warned Gentile believers: “Do not be arrogant toward the branches.” What happened when the Church ignored him?In this teaching, Joel Richardson examines replacement theology—the belief that the Church has superseded Israel—and traces how claims of God’s rejection of the Jewish people helped justify centuries of contempt, exclusion, and violence.From the early Church through medieval Christendom and Martin Luther’s anti-Jewish writings, we confront a painful history and ask what Christians today must learn from it.Not everyone who holds replacement theology hates Jews. But we must honestly examine what happens when theology gives people permission to despise those whom Paul calls “beloved for the sake of the fathers.”Through Romans 9–11 and God’s covenant promises, Joel calls the Church back to humility, repentance, love for the Jewish people, and faithful witness to Jesus, Israel’s Messiah.We do not honor Israel by denying the gospel, and we do not honor the gospel by denying God’s irrevocable calling upon Israel.📖 BOOKSExplore Joel’s newest book and other resources:https://store.joelstrumpet.com/🌍 BIBLICAL TOURSLearn more about Joel’s upcoming biblical tours:https://livingpassages.com/🤝 SUPPORT THIS MINISTRYIf these teachings help you grow in your faith, prayerfully consider becoming a monthly supporter. Your generosity helps us continue making biblical teaching freely available:https://joelstrumpet.com/partner/#ReplacementTheology #Romans11 #Israel #JoelRichardson