The Abrahamic Covenant was not fully fulfilled in Joshua’s day.
Joshua 21:43–45 speaks of rest and temporary conquest, but the full extent of the land promise (Genesis 15:18–21) was never possessed. Even Solomon’s kingdom didn’t meet the full boundaries.
Nehemiah 9:7–8 affirms the covenant still stood long after Joshua:
“You are the Lord… who gave him the name Abraham… and made with him a covenant to give his offspring the land… and You have kept Your promise.”
The Abrahamic Covenant is everlasting, unconditional, and still active.
Genesis 17:7–8 – “I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your offspring… for an everlasting covenant… I will give to you and to your offspring after you… all the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession.”
Romans 11:28–29 – “They are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.”
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Yes, Jesus established the New Covenant—but not to replace Israel, rather to fulfill God’s redemptive plan through Israel.
Jeremiah 31:31–37 – “Behold, the days are coming… when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah…”
Note: not with “the Church” replacing Israel—but with Israel.
Luke 22:20 – Jesus institutes the New Covenant with His Jewish disciples, fulfilling Jeremiah’s promise.
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Those who reject Christ are spiritually lost—but this does not erase God’s covenant with ethnic Israel.
Paul longed for the salvation of Israel (Romans 10:1), but never said the promises were revoked. Instead:
Romans 11:1 – “Has God rejected His people? By no means!”
Romans 11:25–26 – “A partial hardening has come upon Israel… and in this way all Israel will be saved.”
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Yes, salvation is through Christ alone (Acts 4:12).
But the Jewish people are not a castaway nation. They are still chosen.
Zechariah 12:10 – “They shall look upon Me whom they have pierced…”
This is future. National repentance is coming.
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