'Forefathers' in the Bible

The ancestors are theirs, and from them, by physical descent, came the Messiah, who is God over all, praised forever. Amen.

Regarding the gospel, they are enemies for your advantage, but regarding election, they are loved because of the patriarchs,

My meaning is that Christ has become a servant to the people of Israel in vindication of God's truthfulness-- in showing how sure are the promises made to our forefathers--