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What does the Bible say about Israel and God's elect?

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The Bible distinguishes between physical Israel and spiritual Israel, emphasizing that true Israel consists of God's elect in Christ.

The apostle Paul makes it clear in Romans that not all who are physically descended from Abraham are considered the true children of God. True Israel is comprised of those who manifest faith in Christ and receive God's imputed righteousness, often referred to as spiritual Israel. Paul highlights that God has chosen His elect from before the foundation of the world, and these are the ones who will ultimately be saved, aligning with Romans 9:6-8 where it states that '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.' Thus, the true Israel of God spans both Jew and Gentile, all redeemed by grace through faith in Christ.
Scripture References: Romans 9:6-8, Ephesians 1:4-5

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