The term "replacement theology" is not helpful because:
- It is uncharitable. It does not seek to listen to or understand covenant theology, but rather to dismiss it without giving it a proper hearing.
- It is pejorative. It's meant to cause harm by making our views seem ridiculous and not worthy of consideration.
- It is not accurate. No one would assume this label for themselves because no one believes that the church has "replaced" Israel. When this label is used, what comes across is that our views have not really been understood and the person that we're communicating with does not care to take the time to understand our views.