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First, replacement theology is a cuss word to most covenant theologians. They see it as an unfair prejudicing of the case by the choice of nomenclature.
Second, not all Reformed thinkers reject some role for ethnic Israel. Beza, I believe, held that Romans 9-11 required some future for ethnic Israel. Reformed CT, however, does not see the literal promises to Abraham and his seed being fulfilled on a second track from God's basic redemptive purpose. We Gentiles are grafted in as the spiritual seed of Abraham by faith, just as Abraham was. Jesus was the perfect Israelite and our savior, both by his active and passive obedience.
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Dennis E. McFadden, Ex Mainline Baptist (in Remission)
Atherton Baptist Homes, CEO
First Baptist Church of Alhambra, Member, Transformation Ministries (CA)
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