In Christian doctrine, replacement theology, also known as "supersessionism," is broadly accepted in the Christian Church in which they believe they have superseded Israel. They also believe this refers only to the Jewish people, assuming their role as YAH's covenanted people; thus, asserting that the New Covenant through "Jesus Christ" has replaced the Mosaic Covenant.
First of all, there is confusion on their part as to who "Israel" is. There are two houses; Judah and Ephraim. Let's begin with the House of Judah, who is from the Southern Kingdom.
Under the House of Judah, according to Scripture, are the Tribes of Judah, Benjamin, some Levites and Priests. There is a misunderstanding that Judah makes up all the tribes of Israel but they are one tribe only, being the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. When they were taken into captivity, their rule was under Babylon. Some returned back to the land and some did not and are still dispersed into the nations just like their brothers of the Northern Kingdom.
The other ten tribes make up the Northern Kingdom which is the House of Joseph/Ephraim. Their rule was under the Assyrian captivity and have assimilated into the Gentile nations and have yet to return back to the land. In fact, they have lost their identity to this day.
In the Bible, it has always been about one chosen nation of set-apart and peculiar people whom YAH calls His people; a remnant only and He calls them "Israel." The so called "Church" does not replace them but can join with them and become one as the body of Messiah Yahshua.
According to Romans 11, Apostle Paul states that those who are of belief can be grafted into the natural branches as wild branches. But do not boast or be arrogant against the natural branches because YAH warns that He will not spare you either.
Yahshua said He only came for the Lost Sheep of Israel.
Matthew 15:24
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
When Yahshua sent His disciples to preach the good news of the kingdom, He expressly told them, "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matthew 10:5-6).
YAH deals with both houses differently until they are one again in His Hand as Ezekiel 37 prophecy says:
Verse 19: Say to them, "Thus says YHWH Elohim, 'Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel, his companions; and I will put them with it, with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they will be one in My hand.'"
It is clear that the twelve tribes of Israel and all their grafted-in companions will be regathered at this time, for the only way into the Holy City will be through twelve gates only named after the twelve tribes of Israel. There is no “Gentile Gate” (Revelation 21:12)
There is one covenant and one law for both the natural-born citizen and the sojourner who lives among them, not a separate one for only "Jews."
Numbers 15:16 WEBUS
[16] One law and one ordinance shall be for you and for the stranger who lives as a foreigner with you.’”
You can either be one in covenant with the children of Israel or not be allowed into the Kingdom of Heaven in the New Jerusalem.
Despite them being driven out of the land for their disobedience, YAH will have compassion on Jacob and will once again "choose" Israel.
Yeshayah (Isaiah) 14:1 TS2009
[1] Because יהוה has compassion on Ya‛aqoḇ, and shall again choose Yisra’ĕl, and give them rest in their own land. And the strangers shall join them, and they shall cling to the house of Ya‛aqoḇ.
Romans 11:25-26 WEBUS
[25] For I don’t desire you to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery, so that you won’t be wise in your own conceits, that a partial hardening has happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in,
[26] and so all Israel will be saved. Even as it is written, “There will come out of Zion the Deliverer, and he will turn away ungodliness from Jacob.
May those still lost in religion be awakened to the Truth in these last days before the final harvest.
By: Edith Sapaugh
