Elizabeth Shulam. all rights reserved Copyright 2026 The Bible's story unfolds among real people living in real places. They spoke particular languages, remembered family histories, celebrated appointed times, faced war and exile, prayed together, argued about Scripture, and waited for God to fulfill His promises. Much of that world was the world of Israel. God called Abraham and promised that all the families of the earth would be blessed through him. Abraham's descendants b

Understanding Difficult Passages, Church History, and the Importance of Context 2026 ELIZABETH SHULAM Throughout history, some of the most painful forms of antisemitism have been justified using the Bible. Passages originally written within a Jewish context were removed from that context. Statements made during specific historical situations were transformed into accusations against entire generations of Jewish people. Verses intended to address particular individuals or grou

The relationship between Paul and the Torah. It has created confusion in the Christian world for centuries. Many readers encounter verses in Galatians or Romans and conclude that Paul opposed the Torah, abandoned Jewish practice, or taught that God's instruction no longer mattered. Others point to Paul's own lifestyle and argue that he remained Torah-observant throughout his life. Which view is correct?

Romans 11 contains one of the most important discussions of Israel in the entire New Testament. For nearly two thousand years, Christians have wrestled with Paul's teaching in this chapter because it addresses questions that remain relevant today.