In this episode of It Stands Written, Jusitn, Braden, Ernest, and Elijah tackle one of the most challenging questions in covenant theology: How do Christians participate in the New Covenant when it wasn't originally made to them? Through a deep dive into Romans 11, the hosts unpack the powerful imagery of Gentile believers being grafted into Israel's olive tree—not as replacements, but as participants in God's eternal promises. They explore how the spiritual blessings of the New Covenant flow to all believers through Christ, while maintaining that God's promises to ethnic Israel remain irrevocable and await future fulfillment. The conversation moves through all the biblical covenants—from Noah to the New Covenant—showing how God's plan always included blessing all nations through Abraham's seed, ultimately revealed as Jesus Christ. With clarity and theological precision, the team addresses replacement theology, explains the "mystery" of Gentile inclusion, and demonstrates why believers can experience covenant blessings without being the original signatories. This episode provides essential understanding for anyone wrestling with how Old Testament promises relate to New Testament believers and God's ongoing faithfulness to Israel.

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Verses Mentioned:

- Genesis 12

- Isaiah 19:19-25

- Romans 11:1-33

- Ephesians 2:8-20

- Galatians 3:1-28

- 2 Corinthians 3:6

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In this episode, the men of the It Stands Written podcast continue their series on covenant theology and dispensationalism by diving deep into the new covenant. The hosts take an expository approach, examining key Old Testament passages from Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel to understand God's promises of forgiveness, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and a new heart for His people. They explore the connection between the new covenant and Israel's future restoration to the land, emphasizing how these promises remain tied to the nation of Israel while also pointing to the coming Messiah. The discussion traces the fulfillment of the new covenant through Jesus' Last Supper declaration and His 40 days of teaching about the Kingdom of God after His resurrection. Throughout the conversation, the team addresses common theological controversies while staying grounded in what the biblical text actually says, avoiding systematic arguments in favor of letting Scripture speak for itself. The episode sets up crucial questions about the church's relationship to these covenants and Israel's future—questions they promise to answer in the next installment.

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Verses Mentioned:

- Isaiah 55:3, 59:20-21

- Jeremiah 31:31-38, 32:36-41

- Ezekial 34, 36:22-35

- Hebrews 12:18-24

- Luke 22:14-22

- Acts 1:3-7

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In this episode of It Stands Written, the guys delve into the Davidic Covenant, examining God's unilateral promise to establish an eternal kingship through David's lineage. The team examines key passages from 2 Samuel 7, Psalm 89, and 1 Kings 11, demonstrating how God's covenant with David guarantees a literal, physical throne in Jerusalem that will be occupied by the Messiah forever. They tackle the tension between covenant theology and dispensationalism, addressing how these promises should be interpreted—literally or figuratively—and whether they transfer to the church or remain for ethnic Israel. The discussion highlights God's unwavering faithfulness even when David's descendants failed, showing how the promise ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the eternal King who will reign from Zion. Through careful biblical analysis and engaging dialogue, the hosts make a compelling case for the literal fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant in the millennial kingdom. This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand how Old Testament covenants connect to New Testament fulfillment and the future reign of Christ.

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Verses mentioned;

- 2 Samuel 7:8-16

- 1 Kings 11:9-13

- Psalm 89:1-4, 19-49

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In this episode of It Stands Written, Justin, Braden, Elijah, and Ernest tackle a foundational question in the dispensationalism versus covenant theology debate: Has God rejected Israel? Through a detailed examination of Romans 3, 9, and 11, the hosts demonstrate that God's covenant promises to ethnic Israel remain irrevocable despite their unbelief. They explore Paul's argument that while salvation came to the Gentiles through Israel's rejection of the Messiah, this was always part of God's plan to provoke Israel to jealousy and ultimately bring about their future salvation. The discussion clarifies the crucial distinction between the church and Israel, explaining why Paul consistently differentiates between Jews and Gentiles even within the body of believers. Listeners will gain insight into the "olive tree" analogy, the concept of a believing remnant, and why God's faithfulness to His covenant people demonstrates His unchanging character—a truth that should humble Gentile believers rather than make them arrogant.

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Verses Mentioned:

- Romans 2:28-29

- Romans 3:1-4

- Romans 9:1-5

- Romans 10:19-21

- Romans 11:1-29

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In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, Braden, Justin, Elijah, and Ernest continue their series on covenantal theology and dispensationalism by examining the Mosaic Covenant. The hosts explore how God established this bilateral covenant with Israel at Mount Sinai, giving them the law as a standard of holiness that would reveal their sin and need for a Savior. They discuss the dramatic scene of God's presence on the mountain, the giving of the Ten Commandments, and the blood covenant ceremony that sealed Israel's commitment to obey. The conversation highlights how the Sabbath served as the sign of this covenant—a weekly reminder for Israel to reflect on God's holiness and their own sinfulness. The hosts emphasize that the law was never meant to save but to serve as a tutor, pointing to Christ, who perfectly fulfilled every requirement and took the curse of the law upon himself. They conclude by explaining how Jesus' 33 years of perfect obedience to the Mosaic law is credited to believers, setting up their next discussion on the Davidic Covenant.

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Verses Mentioned:

- Exodus 19:1-11

- Exodus 20

- Exodus 24:4

- Deuteronomy 27-28

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In this episode of the It Stands Written Podcast, Justin, Braden, Elijah, and Ernest discuss the Abrahamic Covenant. They focus on its unilateral nature, emphasizing that it was a promise made to Abraham by God with no conditions. They touch on different aspects of the covenant, including the promise of the Seed, land, blessings, and a great name for Abraham. They expand on the fact that this covenant was originally given to Israel but that through Christ, the Seed, all believers partake in it. Since this is an everlasting covenant, believers have these amazing things to look forward to in Christ.

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Verses Mentioned:

- Genesis 12:1-3

- Genesis 15:1-21

- Genesis 17:1-11

- Galatians 3:16-17

- Joshua 21:43

- Deuteronomy 4:31, 9:5

- Micah 7:18

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Welcome back to the first episode of the It Stands Written Podcast of 2026! After a short break for the holidays, Justin is back with Braden, Elijah, and Ernest to continue their discussion of dispensationalism and covenant theology. To start, they distinguish between theological covenants and biblical covenants. This preface sets the stage for the rest of their discussion, which will focus on biblical covenants. Next, they unpack terms like "bilateral" and "unilateral," making sure to give a clear definition of each. This leads to an overview of all the biblical covenants, with their conversation centering mostly around the Noahic Covenant. In this episode, you will learn the significance of the Noahic Covenant and its unilateral nature. They conclude the discussion by highlighting the beauty of the rainbow as a sign of God's mercy to all flesh on earth.

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Verses Mentioned:

- Numbers 25

- 1 Chronicles 6

- Ezekiel 37, 44, 48

- Genesis 8:20-9:17

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Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of the It Stands Written Podcast. Today’s conversations focuses on two main theological systems - covenant theology and dispensationalism. We seek to offer a clear understanding of both schools of thought and the ways each approach’s and organizes the stories of Scripture. As we explain each perspective we look at how they read the Bible as a whole, while differing on things such as the continuity of Covenants or the relationship between God and Israel. As we approach the text we are sure to remind everyone that we must not impose our system onto the text but let God’s faithful Word reveal and shape itself so that we may submit ourselves under it. Grab your theological glasses as you engage in a deep conversation that has thousands of years of history behind it.

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Verses Mentioned:

- Ephesians 1:9-10

- Ephesians 3:1-9

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