Grafted In: Israel, Gentiles, And The Mystery Of The Gospel

by D. Thomas Lancaster

What does it mean to be grafted in to Israel, and where did Paul get that idea in the first place? Grafted In explores the Jewish theology behind the Pauline inclusion of the Gentiles and considers what it means to be a Messianic Gentile. Easy to read and inspiring, this book is an important correction for the Messianic identity crisis and an encouragement for Jewish and Gentile believers both. From where does Paul derive his conclusions, and what does being grafted in mean? Grafted In is a book for Christians exploring their Hebrew Roots, for Gentiles in Messianic Judaism, and for Jewish believers seeking answers about Paul.

Genres: Spirituality

182 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

D. Thomas Lancaster is Director of Education at First Fruits of Zion, editor of Messiah Magazine, and author of the Torah Club commentaries and several books and study programs. He is also the pastor of Beth Immanuel Messianic Synagogue in Hudson, WI.

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good analysis of Paul's "mystery of the Gospel", the question of how Gentiles fit in God's plan for salvation. The question the Jerusalem Council in Acts had to deal with was "Do Gentile converts in Jesus have to undergo the full conversion ritual in order to be saved?" Lancaster looks at Paul's answer that he addresses throughout the New Testament letters and examines them in light of the Tanakh scriptures.

[Nathan Long]

not as good as the original, "The Mystery of the Gospel"