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What does it mean that not all Israel is Israel according to Romans?

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This phrase highlights that only a remnant of Israel, the elect, are truly God's people.

In Romans 9:6, Paul states, 'For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel,' indicating that within the ethnic nation of Israel, there exists a true spiritual Israel comprised of those chosen by God. This divides national identity from spiritual identity, affirming that not every descendant of Abraham will enter the kingdom of heaven, but rather it is the remnant according to grace who are true believers. This is further illustrated in Romans 11:5, which affirms that even amidst widespread unbelief, God has preserved a remnant, demonstrating His unchanging faithfulness. The true people of God are defined by their faith in Christ, as per Galatians 3:7, 'Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.'
Scripture References: Romans 9:6, Romans 11:5, Galatians 3:7

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