Who Is ‘The Israel of God’ In Galatians 6:16? | AskFOI

Some may point to the apostle Paul’s reference to “the Israel of God” as evidence that the church is now Israel. But is that what Paul meant? Dr. Jim Showers joins us this week and examines the context and wording of this often-debated verse. He explains why Paul’s blessing distinguishes between Gentile believers and Jewish believers and why Paul consistently uses the name Israel to refer to the Jewish people. He also considers the central message of Galatians—that salvation comes through faith in Jesus alone, not through faith plus works. If you have been confused by this passage or were taught that “the Israel of God” refers to the church, we invite you to take a fresh look at Galatians 6:16 in its biblical context.