September 5, 2026 | #2636 - Not So Fast! Does the Church Really Replace Israel? (Part 2 of 4)

When the apostle Paul defined “a Jew who is one inwardly,” did he mean that Christians—who are reconciled to God—are the true identity of Israel and the recipient of the nation’s covenant promises? Many believe so, but they are mistaken. Romans 2:28–29 is one of several passages that have been misinterpreted to teach that the church is the new Israel. Discover how the Romans 2 passage reveals God’s desire for the Jewish people to devote their hearts truly to Him rather than merely to keep a clean external appearance!