>>510119638Paul's argument in Romans 11:1-5, as he stresses that ethnic Israelites still have a place in the kingdom and have not been cast aside as we might find taught in a so-called replacement theology that says the church replaces Israel. As we will see, the church does not replace Israel; rather, it is the fulfillment of Israel. In fact, under the new covenant, Israel is enlarged to include both ethnic Jews and ethnic Gentiles united by faith in Christ (vv. 17-24).