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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! Host Stephanie Pavlantos welcomes returning guest Sarah Williams of Wind of Change Torah Ministry to discuss Israel, Romans 11, and what it means to be “grafted in.”
They emphasize Paul’s Jewish background and reliance on Torah, noting Romans 11 begins by rejecting the idea that God has rejected His people and includes a “straw man” argument style. Sarah traces “Israel” to Jacob’s renaming in Genesis 32 and explains the divided kingdom (House of Israel and House of Judah), the northern kingdom’s exile, and how Israel is more than “the Jews,” citing the mixed multitude in Exodus and Ruth. They connect Paul’s olive tree imagery to earlier Hebrew Scripture, warn against boasting over “natural branches,” and stress salvation by faith versus Torah as a means of justification, distinguishing justification and sanctification. They argue believers are grafted into Israel and covenant identity rather than remaining “Gentiles.”
Sarah’s Links
Wind of Change Torah Ministry Fellowship | Facebook
Stephanie’s links
Discovering Our Hebrew Roots | Facebook