What does it mean for Christians to be part of Israel’s hope?

When the New Testament speaks of the hope of Israel, it highlights a spiritual dimension that transcends ethnic boundaries, indicating that all who believe in Christ are included in God's covenant promises. As Paul explains, not all who are physically descended from Israel are true Israel; rather, it is those who are elected by grace. This inclusion means that believers now share in the hopeful expectation of God's salvific work through Christ. It assures them of their identity in Him and confirms that they are part of a spiritual Israel— a new community united under God's reign, awaiting the consummation of His promises.