There are moments when stepping back and re-evaluating foundational truths becomes necessary. Not because those truths have changed, but because our understanding of them can drift. Over time, what was once central can become assumed, and what was once clearly defined can become blurred. Redemption is one of those areas where this often happens.

Many speak about redemption with clarity on its benefits—freedom, reconciliation, forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Yet fewer pause to examine what sustains it. What gives redemption its stability? Scripture answers this directly: redemption is anchored in the love of God, specifically His covenantal commitment to Israel.

This foundation is not theoretical. It is demonstrated consistently throughout the biblical narrative. From the moment God establishes His covenant with Abraham, a structure is set in place. That covenant is not dependent on human consistency. It is initiated, defined, and sustained by God Himself. This is what gives redemption its assurance and durability.

As Israel’s history unfolds, that durability is tested repeatedly. There are periods of alignment with God’s purposes, and there are periods of clear deviation. If redemption was based on human performance, the outcome would be predictable—it would collapse. Yet the narrative does not move in that direction. Instead, it reveals a different governing principle: God remains committed to what He established.

The Exodus illustrates this clearly. Israel’s deliverance from Egypt was not earned. It was the result of God acting in accordance with His covenant. He intervened because of what He had already declared, not because of what Israel had achieved. This distinction is essential. Redemption is not a reaction; it is the execution of a prior commitment.

This same pattern appears in the prophetic writings. Even in moments of judgment and exile, the language consistently returns to restoration. Beautifully seen in Hosea chapter 2, where Israel is illustrated as God’s adulterous wife. Yet God pursues her, speaks to her gently, allures her, and betroth her forever! The reason given is not improvement on Israel’s part, but faithfulness on God’s part. This reinforces the central point: redemption is sustained by God’s character, not by human reliability. The best example in scripture of this unfathomable grace is no other than Israel.

At the same time, Scripture does not ignore accountability. There are consequences for disobedience, and those consequences are real. However, they do not nullify the covenant. They function within it. This is a necessary tension—God corrects, but He does not abandon. Without this balance, the concept of redemption becomes distorted.

God’s love for Israel is also defined, not abstract. It is expressed through covenant terms that include identity, relationship, and continuity. These are not symbolic placeholders. They are concrete elements that anchor redemption within history. This is why the foundation cannot be separated from Israel without altering the structure itself.

There are a few key references that establish this clearly. God’s choice of Israel is explicitly rooted in His love, not their merit (Deuteronomy 7:7–8). His covenant is described as enduring across generations (Genesis 17:7). Even in the context of discipline, He affirms that the covenant will not be rejected (Leviticus 26:44–45). These statements define the framework within which redemption operates.

Understanding this framework prevents a common error—treating redemption as an isolated concept detached from its origin. When that happens, redemption becomes easier to redefine. It can be shaped around preference, simplified to fit limited perspectives, or disconnected from its historical and covenantal context. The result is an open door for the evil one to deceive, even the elect (Matthew 24:24).

In contrast, when redemption is understood as flowing from God’s established commitment to Israel, it becomes anchored. It is no longer dependent on interpretation or circumstance. It is tied to something fixed—God’s own nature and His declared purposes.

This has broader implications. The way God deals with Israel reveals how He operates. He does not revise His commitments based on changing conditions. He does not abandon what He initiates. This consistency is what gives credibility to the concept of redemption as a whole.

However, this also raises a necessary challenge: in observing much of what is taught and emphasized today, I’m deeply sadden to see a noticeable shift. The language of redemption is still present, but its foundation is often absent. The connection to God’s covenant with Israel is minimized or removed entirely! The result is an attempt to present the gospel without its original structure.

This creates a contradiction. It is an effort to hold onto the outcome while disregarding the basis that makes the outcome possible. It is comparable to attempting to sustain fruit while disconnecting it from its root. For a time, the appearance may remain, but the life that sustains it is no longer present. Eventually, the separation becomes evident.

The same principle applies when the gospel is detached from God’s covenantal commitment to Israel, it loses the framework that gives it coherence and stability. It becomes more vulnerable to reinterpretation, more dependent on human explanation, and less anchored in the continuity of Scripture.

This is not a minor adjustment. It is a structural shift.

The central reality is this: redemption cannot be fully understood or accurately communicated if its foundation is ignored. God’s love for Israel is not a peripheral detail. It is the starting point. It is the basis upon which the entire redemptive narrative is built. Recognizing this does not complicate the message; it clarifies it. It restores alignment between what is being proclaimed and what is written. It reconnects the outcome to its source.

This is where attention needs to return—not to a new idea, but to an original one. The foundation has not changed. The question is whether it is being acknowledged. Redemption remains what it has always been: the outworking of God’s unwavering commitment, first revealed in His covenant with Israel and sustained by His unchanging nature.

May the Lord keep us rooted in the foundation of His covenant love so that what we proclaim remains true to its source. And May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel will move in our hearts to love Israel as He loves Israel. And therefore, to do all we can to share the gospel with His firstborn son (Exodus 4:22), His first and foremost bride (Hosea 2:19-21), Yeshua’s own flesh and blood (Matthew 1:1-14). Israel. This is why Israel Media Ministries exists. This is the reason why I do what I do for nearly 20 years now, and will continue until my last breath. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love, prayers and support.

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