Warriors and Wildmen Podcast E404: Is The Church “Israel” Now?
Jul 3, 2025
Rich and Doug dive deep into the relationship between the New Testament Church and Israel, discussing theological implications and support for the Jewish community. They critique modern churches for lacking biblical education and emphasize the need for meaningful spiritual teachings. The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by AI in crafting sermons, raising questions about authenticity. Lastly, they explore divine reverence and the church's purpose while encouraging humility in the quest for spiritual truths.
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Church as New Israel
- The church is now considered the Israel of God, uniting Jew and Gentile into one body.
- This fulfills God's eternal purpose through the new covenant in Christ Jesus.
God's Promises to Israel Remain
- The promises God made to Israel still stand without negating their fulfillment in the church.
- God's favor on Israel is evident, reflected in their preservation despite immense adversity.
Spiritual Israel and New Identity
- Jesus broke down the barrier between Jew and Gentile, creating "one new man" in the church.
- Salvation isn't based on physical circumcision but on faith, making believers Abraham's offspring spiritually.