Thinking Biblically: Is The Church The ‘New Israel’?

We conclude this two-part episode focusing on one of the most debated phrases in the New Testament. Paul wrote in Galatians 6:16, “Peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.” Behind one short phrase, “the Israel of God,” lies a centuries-long controversy. Dr. Stallard explains why it affirms Jewish believers in Christ within the church, not a new identity for the church itself. The Bible’s answers to questions like these concerning Israel are just what you need to help you understand and explain God’s promises more clearly!