Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

The True, Spiritual Israel

Who constitute the true Israel, or seed of Abraham? BR-ASI9 483.1

“They are not all Israel, which are of Israel: neither, because they are of the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.” Romans 9:6-8. BR-ASI9 483.2

What did John the Baptist say to the Pharisees and Sadducees who came to his baptism? BR-ASI9 483.3

“And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.” Matthew 3:9. BR-ASI9 483.4

What determines whether one is a child of Abraham? BR-ASI9 483.5

“Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.” Galatians 3:7. BR-ASI9 483.6

To whom must one belong in order to be Abraham’s seed? BR-ASI9 483.7

“And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” Galatians 3:29. BR-ASI9 483.8

In what scripture are Christians recognized as Israel? BR-ASI9 483.9

“And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.” Galatians 6:16. BR-ASI9 483.10

To whom is the gospel the power of God unto salvation? BR-ASI9 483.11

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16. BR-ASI9 483.12