Episode 166 - All Things Restored (featuring Sebastiaan van Wessem)
Helping Christians make sense of their roots. Helping the Jewish community make sense of Jesus. Together, we are restoring the Jewishness of the gospel.
What if the way we’ve been taught to read the Bible is missing something essential?
In this episode, Sebastiaan Van Wessem shares his journey from traditional church growth thinking into a deeper rediscovery of Scripture’s Jewish foundation. What began as personal tension turned into a theological shift that reframed everything.
At the center of that shift is a concept called restorationism - the idea that God’s plan has always been to restore Israel, the nations, and ultimately all of creation.
This conversation invites listeners to step into a bigger story - one that connects Genesis to Revelation and challenges how we understand the Gospel itself.
Key Takeaways
The Gospel is more than personal salvation - it’s about restoration of all things
The book of Acts reveals a pattern of restoration, not just mission strategy
Israel’s role in Scripture is central, not optional
Replacement theology continues to shape modern thinking
The early believers understood the Gospel within a Jewish framework
The “one new man” requires humility and theological recalibration
Restoration begins now, not just in the future
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Introduction and background
02:00 – The catalyst for questioning long-held beliefs
06:00 – Rediscovering the Jewish roots of Scripture
10:00 – The influence of Michael Heiser and shifting theology
14:00 – Auschwitz, history, and theological weight
18:00 – What is restorationism?
22:00 – The book of Acts as a restoration blueprint
28:00 – Israel, the nations, and the Gospel
34:00 – One new man and the challenge of unity
42:00 – Overcoming replacement theology
50:00 – Practical steps toward reconciliation
57:00 – Final reflections and future hope
If this conversation stirred something in you, don’t leave it there.
Visit https://thejewishroad.com for more conversations that reconnect Scripture, Israel, and the bigger story of the Gospel.
To learn more about Sebastiaan Van Wessem’s work, you can explore his book All Things Restored - available on Amazon - and connect with his ministry through https://kngdmalliance.org, where you’ll also find details about upcoming gatherings in Europe.
Take a step beyond listening. Read. Engage. Show up if you can.
Because this story isn’t just meant to be understood - it’s meant to be lived.
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