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Covenant theology teaches that the church replaces Israel and takes over its covenant and promises. Traditional dispensationalism teaches that the Church and Israel are separate and governed by separate covenants.

Progressive dispensationalism, however, modifies the traditional dispensational view by emphasizing the continuity between Israel and the Church. It says that both entities share in the same redemptive plan of God, which unfolds progressively through biblical covenants. While retaining the distinction between Israel and the Church, progressive dispensationalism suggests a partial fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel in the present Church age, with complete fulfillment expected in the future millennium. This view seeks a middle ground, asserting that God’s covenantal promises to Israel extend to the Church without negating the future national restoration of Israel and the millennial kingdom where Christ reigns.