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What does 'Israel of God' refer to in the Bible?

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In the Bible, the 'Israel of God' refers to the elect believers in Christ, who are spiritually restored and grafted into God's family.

'Israel of God' is a term that signifies the true believers in Christ, encompassing those chosen by God before the foundation of the world. Passages like Romans 9 delineate that not all who are of Israel by flesh are considered God's true children; rather, it is those who are counted as the children of the promise. Throughout Scripture, the focus shifts from ethnic Israel to a spiritual Israel that comprises all who have faith in Christ. This shift highlights that God's covenant promises extend to all who believe, illustrating that the blessings intended for Israel are now realized in the church, the body of Christ.
Scripture References: Galatians 6:16, Romans 9:6-8, Ephesians 1:4-5

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