THEOSISTheodoret of Cyrus
Let them present either a covenant of peace or an everlasting agreement; however, they possess neither, having lost both, while the Lord has bestowed upon us both blessings. He has assured us of eternal gifts and has reconciled us with Himself; He embodies our peace, as the Apostle affirms (Eph. 2:14); and once more: the sole mediator is the God-man, Christ Jesus, who surrendered Himself for our sake (1 Tim. 2:5, 6). Following this, it is further stated: And I will root up, and I will multiply. I will place My holy abode among them forever, and My presence will dwell within them; I will be their God, and they will be My people.
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Yet, both the temple and the sacred sites of the Old Testament lie in ruins; so how did He promise to establish His holy presence among them in this age and to dwell within them? Consequently, unable to perceive this fulfillment from the perspective of the Jews, and recognizing the true interpretation of the spiritual messages, let us also grasp this in light of the aforementioned explanations. We have the evidence of the works themselves to support this. Not only are God's holy places granted to all who believe, encompassing both Jews and Gentiles, but He is also acknowledged as the God of them both. It is proclaimed that He is the Lord of all, generous to all who call upon Him (Rom. 10:12). Thus, God added: