Christians Are the True Israelites - Steve Gregg (excerpt from Abrahamic Covenant, Pt 2)

https://thenarrowpath.com | Steve Gregg emphasizes Paul's teaching that disciples of Christ (Jew and Gentile) are the true circumcision, the true Israelites, who worship in spirit and in truth. We are Abraham's children because we have the faith of Abraham are in Christ, the true Israel. This is an excerpt from a teaching titled "The Abrahamic Covenant Part 2" in Steve's series "What Are We to Make of Israel?" (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MoPMaCND_s&list=PLtzt3JhaK2U6eSPTq0d07GqFpJDclldyT&index=4)

Spiritual Significance of Circumcision
• Physical circumcision is a type of heart circumcision (Deuteronomy 10:16, Jeremiah 4:4), emphasizing a spiritual state over physical ritual.
• The heart, like private parts, is hidden, symbolizing the inner man; circumcision of the heart produces spiritual fruit, not physical offspring.
• God’s focus is on eternal spiritual connection, not temporary physical acts, which pass away.

New Testament Perspective on Circumcision
• Paul, in Romans 2:26–29, argues that Gentiles living righteously are counted as circumcised, while unrighteous Jews, though physically circumcised, are not.
• Colossians 2:11 describes Christians as circumcised “not made with hands” through Christ’s work, emphasizing heart circumcision.
• In Galatians 5:6, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters; faith working through love defines covenant inclusion.
• Philippians 3:3 identifies Christians (Jew and Gentile) as the true circumcision, worshipping in spirit and trusting in Christ, not flesh (Galatians 6:16).

Defining Abraham’s Children
• Biological descent from Abraham is irrelevant; spiritual likeness to Abraham’s faith defines his children (John 8:37–44, Galatians 3:7–9).
• John the Baptist dismisses ancestry claims, stating God can raise children from stones (Matthew 3:9).
• God’s promise to Abraham (Genesis 18:17–19) requires his descendants to live righteously to inherit blessings.

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