Bible Study The Israel of God Gal. 6:16

[Douglas Summers]

The Israel of God, Gal. 6:16: The Israel of God are those who are born again, walking in the Spirit of Christ, being crucified unto the (principles of this) world, and the world unto us. The Israel of God was to be to God a people of His own. A peculiar people, a kingdom of priest and kings, separated from the mass of mankind.(Ex. 19: 5-8) Because of their disobedience the lord marched them through the desert for one generation (40 years) before they entered the promised land to the fathers. In which should have taken only a few days. Through Joshua and then the Judges was one of self will until they got in trouble and called the Lord to help them.
Samuel was the last of the Judges for Israel wanted a king like other nations. First Saul was king and removed by God. The Israel of God begins with King David, a man after God's own heart. King Davids rule was pretty much one of obedience and love of God. God makes a perpetual Covenant with David that there would always be a son of King David on the throne. The Covenant is given in (2 Samuel 7: 5-19). This Covenant is the Israel of God. After King David the Kingdom of Israel was one of idolatry, evil and disobedience. After many warnings, God punishes Israel and Judah by the capture of other nations as He said He would by many warnings. But God's Covenant with David is puerperal and though God will chastise Israel, He will bring the promise to pass.
How the Israel of God is to be established. (Isa. 11:10-12; Jer. 23:5-8; 33:14-21; Ezk. 37:22-28; Hosea 3:4-5; Micah 5:2). It was confirmed to Mary (Luke 1:26-33). The rejection of the Kingdom evident (Matt. 11:16-30; 12:14-21, 41-49) The mystery form of the Kingdom of Heaven reveled (Matthew Chapter 13). The Church announced (Matt. 16:13-21) The Son of David The Messiah rejected, crucified and risen (John 19: 14-15; Acts 2:29-32) The King to return and set up His throne (Acts Chapter 2; 15:14-17; 4:24-28; Rev. 20:1-6) Gentiles included in the body of Christ (Church) (Acts 10:1-48) The out calling of Gentiles agrees with prophecy (Acts 15:1-9) The New Covenant formed (Heb. 8:6-13) Covenant in prophecy (Jer. 31:31-34) New Covenant formed on the sacrifice of Christ (Matt. 26:27-28; 1 Cor. 11:25; Heb. 9:11-12; 8:6-13) Christian are partakers of New Covenant (Eph. 2:11-20) Though it was promised to Israel, Gentiles are now partakers of it (Heb. 10:11-22) Israel to be brought into the New Covenant (Jer. 31:31-34; Heb. 8:8-12; Jer. 23:5-6; Ezek. 20:34-37; Rom. 11:25-27)
The Church in itself is not the Israel of God, but is part of the Israel of God. The Israel of God includes the Church and Israel and all spirit filled citizen of the commonwealth of Israel. It is also the restored Kingdom of Israel. The Kingdom of God includes all the above and all the nations will bring their glory into it (Rev. Chapter 21 and 22:1-5)

In Christ
Douglas Summers

 

[Jesus Martyr]

Yes! Everything said, Amen!,... except this, "The Church in itself is not the Israel of God, but is part of the Israel of God." that's not right, (*see correction verses below), but all else is an excellent summation of the Gospel

Well said brother! We are all Israel brought into the New Covenant! The Law and the prophets fulfilled!

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Rom_3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
(Act 15:9) And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
(Col 3:11) Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
(Eph 3:6) That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
Rom_10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
(1Co 10:32) Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
Heb 12:22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
Heb 12:23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Heb 12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant
(1Co 12:13) For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
(Gal 3:26) For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
(Gal 3:27) For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
(Gal 3:28) There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
(Gal 3:29) And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

 

[Drew]

I know this is not supposed to be a debate forum and I certainly want to respect that. I agree with "Jesus Martyr" that the "Israel of God" = the church, and that while Israel "the nation" did play a central role in God's plan of redemption, that role has been fulfilled and the Jew has no special status at this time.

 

[Sinthesis]

Gal 6:15 - For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
Gal 6:16 - And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.​

Do the 'Israel of God' also 'walk according to this rule'? The structure of the sentence suggests they do not, nevertheless peace and mercy are to be upon them as well.

 

[Douglas Summers]

I know this is not supposed to be a debate forum and I certainly want to respect that. I agree with "Jesus Martyr" that the "Israel of God" = the church, and that while Israel "the nation" did play a central role in God's plan of redemption, that role has been fulfilled and the Jew has no special status at this time.

Hi Drew, it does not matter about what Martyr believes or teaches or what I attest to in the Scriptures. What matters is what has Christ taught you and what has the Holy Spirit confirmed in you...not what men have taught you or what your Church teaches. To ask the Lord for understanding will not come up empty. Look how many denominations there are. They are all different on doctrines. So who is right? What your Church teaches? When I went to the Lord on His Calling, I received the Holy Spirit, yet there are denomination that tell me that the Spirit only ascended two times in the Bible and that was it. They would deny my witness of the event, even though it happened. Here is the point. When I was saved and received the Spirit of Christ I did not fall in with the Churches teachings, Instead, the Spirit led me to study the Scriptures for the Spiritual understanding, which is a gift of God. Nothing is left up to self will. All true Bible study is God breathed. There is a battle between the flesh and the Spirit even in studying the word of God. (1 John 2: 26-28; 4: 1-4) I'm not debating here, I'am just telling you what I know. Trust in the Lord, always.
BTW a majority of the congregation were living by the flesh, void of God's grace.

In Christ
Douglas Summers