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In this episode we explore the question of whether or not Christians who are not Jewish by blood can or should label themselves Jews or Israelites.

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This question comes to light because of the popular teaching in the church called Dispensationalism. This theological system is overly literal in its interpretation of the Bible. To them, the promises in the Old Testament that were for \"Israel\" are for Israel only and cannot be applied to the church.

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We examine several key passages from the New Testament that prove that Christians indeed are Jews spiritually. The Bible says on several occasions that we are sons of Abraham and are blessed with Abraham the believer. Other passages specifically label all believers, regardless of heritage, as \"Israelites\" and \"Jews\". Jew and Gentile alike are united into one body, the church, by faith in Christ.

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For more biblical studies, check out my blog In the Last Hour, or listen to an episode or two of the other podcast I do with my friend Preston: The Informal Reformers.

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