Many people do not believe so. Bruce K. Waltke says, “no clear passage [of Scripture] teaches the restoration of national Israel” because “the Jewish nation no longer has a place as the special people of God.” Matt Waymeyer believes that Waltke is wrong and explains why in a post titled “Acts 1:6–7 and the Restoration of Israel.” Well worth a read.
Isaiah 53 and Prosperity Theology
On this episode of the podcast, we talk with Jeremy Pittsley about Isaiah 53 and how Prosperity Theology twists the meaning of the text.