Israel's Land & the Church

The biblical-theological (and even political ramifications) of the the land of Israel is a very controversial subject.  I find the typology of Dr. Bruce Waltke informing, regarding Israel's land and the church and its life in Christ, from a biblical-theological perspective.  He states,

"1.  Both are a divine gift

2.  Both are entered by faith alone

3.  Both are an inheritance

4.  Both uniquely offer blessed rest and security

5.  Both offer God's unique presence

6.  Both demand persevering faith

7.  Both have an already-but-not-yet quality"

An Old Testament Theology, p. 584