Topical Bible: The Jews: Shall Finally be Saved

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The concept of the eventual salvation of the Jewish people is a theme that runs throughout the biblical narrative, reflecting God's enduring covenant with Israel and His promises of restoration and redemption. This theme is rooted in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament and finds further elaboration in the New Testament writings.

Old Testament Foundations

The Old Testament is replete with promises of restoration and salvation for the Jewish people. The prophets frequently spoke of a future time when God would gather His people from the nations and restore them to their land. In Isaiah 11:11-12 , it is written, "On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people... 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." This passage highlights the divine initiative in regathering and saving the Jewish people.

Jeremiah also speaks of a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, one that will be characterized by an intimate knowledge of God and the forgiveness of sins (Jeremiah 31:31-34). This covenant is seen as a pivotal moment in the salvation history of the Jewish people.

New Testament Perspectives

The New Testament continues this theme, particularly in the writings of the Apostle Paul. In Romans 11, Paul addresses the question of Israel's place in God's redemptive plan. He affirms that God has not rejected His people, stating, "I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not!" (Romans 11:1). Paul goes on to explain that a partial hardening has come upon Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in, and in this way, "all Israel will be saved" (Romans 11:25-26).

Paul's discourse in Romans 11 emphasizes the irrevocable nature of God's gifts and calling (Romans 11:29) and suggests a future time when the Jewish people will turn to Christ in faith. This anticipated salvation is seen as part of the mystery of God's redemptive plan, which includes both Jews and Gentiles.

Theological Implications

The eventual salvation of the Jewish people is often understood within the framework of God's covenantal faithfulness. The promises made to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—are seen as enduring and unbreakable. The prophetic vision of a restored Israel is not merely a return to the land but a spiritual renewal that aligns with God's ultimate purposes for humanity.

This theme also underscores the unity of God's redemptive plan, which encompasses both Jews and Gentiles. The salvation of the Jewish people is viewed as a pivotal event in the eschatological fulfillment of God's kingdom, where all nations will be blessed through the seed of Abraham (Genesis 22:18).

Conclusion

The biblical narrative presents a consistent theme of hope and restoration for the Jewish people, rooted in God's unchanging promises and His sovereign plan for redemption. This theme is woven throughout both the Old and New Testaments, offering a vision of a future where God's covenant with Israel is fully realized in the context of His kingdom.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Romans 11:26,27
And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:
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Salvation to the Jews
... and witnessing the rejection of prophet after prophet and finally of the Son of ... When
this gospel shall be presented in its fullness to the Jews, many will ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 35 salvation to the.htm

Acts IV
... The Jews, also, recognized his right, by taking Jesus before him for trial ... effected
by Jesus will include every human being who shall finally be saved. ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts iv.htm

Who is the Rich Man that Shall be Saved?
... did not, in the same way with the Jews, specify the ... from each other what after a
little shall be the ... to him, reared, kept, cherished, and finally baptized him. ...
/.../clement/who is the rich man that shall be saved/who is the rich man.htm

It is a Ground for Thanksgiving that During the Last Three or Four ...
... in its connection with Jerusalem; and as soon as Jerusalem was finally crushed by ...
The apostate Jews (members of the Corrupt Woman) shall "mingle themselves ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/it is a ground for.htm

The Gospel Supper
... for whom he has shed his blood, shall finally be saved ... all that the Father hath given
him, shall come unto ... our Lord, when his gospel was rejected by the Jews. ...
/.../whitefield/selected sermons of george whitefield/the gospel supper.htm

Prayer for the Jews.
... Prayer for the Jews. ... 2 But hast thou finally forsook, Forever cast thine own away? ...
Yes! gracious Lord, thy word is past" "All Israel shall be saved at last.". ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/317 prayer for the.htm

Of the Prophecy of the Three Prophets, Haggai, Zechariah, and ...
... and the Angel of the testament whom ye desire," just means that even the Jews,
according to the ... Finally, let us hear what follows: "And they shall be an ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 35 of the prophecy of.htm

Matt. 8:11 Many
... Sanballat and Tobiah scoffed at them, and said, "What do these feeble Jews? ... Christ's
words, the dwellings and position of those who shall be finally saved. ...
/.../the upper room being a few truths for the times/chapter xiii matt 8 11 many.htm

Proofs of Jesus Christ
... Whosoever will save his soul, shall lose it ... to bring back into this Church the heathen
and Jews; that He ... Finally, He dies, betrayed by one of His own disciples ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pascal/pensees/section xii proofs of jesus.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, John vi. 53, "Except Ye Eat the Flesh ...
... 8. Finally, after the redemption from all corruption, what remaineth but the crown
of ... There is allowance for the Jews. What shall we say of Christians? ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon lxxxi on the words.htm