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Israel: A Covenant Name, Not Just a National Identity
In the New Testament, the apostle Paul explains that Israel is not defined by flesh, blood, or lineage alone. God’s covenant was always based on promise and faith, not ethnic descent.
Romans 9:6-8 – “For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children… 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.”
True Israel, therefore, refers to those who are in right relationship with God—those who are spiritual heirs of the promise. This is why Paul writes:
Galatians 3:29 – “And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”
And again:
Galatians 6:16 – “And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.”
The name Israel, then, is not merely about bloodline or geography. It represents the people of God—those united to Him by faith and obedience. In this light, Israel is a spiritual identity rooted in covenantal faithfulness, not political heritage.
The Modern State of Israel: A Political Entity, Not a Divine Restoration
In 1948, the modern state of Israel was declared, and it adopted the ancient name of Israel. This move was widely seen by evangelical Christians as a prophetic fulfillment of Old Testament promises. However, the foundation of this belief stems from dispensationalist theology, which often separates the church and Israel into two distinct peoples of God—something not found in Scripture.
Scripture teaches that the promises of God are fulfilled in Christ, and those outside of Christ—regardless of heritage—are cut off from covenantal blessing:
Romans 11:20 – “Because of unbelief they were broken off…”
Most citizens and leaders of modern Israel do not believe in Jesus Christ as Messiah. In fact, Judaism today is rooted in Talmudic tradition, not the Mosaic covenant delivered at Sinai. The New Testament is clear:
1 John 2:23 – “Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father…”
John 14:6 – “No man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
Therefore, a people or nation that rejects Christ cannot rightly claim to be God’s covenant people—regardless of what they call themselves.
To blaspheme means to profane or misuse what is holy, especially when it relates to God’s name or character. The name Israel was given by God to a man who had been spiritually broken and restored, and through him to a covenant people. It is God’s name to give, not man’s to claim.
Leviticus 19:12 – “Ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.”
If individuals or nations take upon themselves the holy name Israel, while actively rejecting the Son of God, they are misusing what is sacred. They claim to represent God, yet deny the One through whom all God’s promises are fulfilled. This is not a light matter. It is a spiritual fraud—and yes, it can rightly be called a form of blasphemy.
When contemporary Jews or the modern state of Israel claim to be the people of God while denying Jesus Christ, they are making a claim that God Himself does not recognize. That is not a divine act, but a man-made assumption, and it dishonors the name God Himself established.
The Name Israel: A Holy Name Misused - Dare To Think
Introduction: The Weight of a Name Throughout Scripture, names carry profound meaning. They are not merely labels, but declarations of identity, purpose, and often divine calling. Among the most sacred of names is Israel—a name not invented by men, but bestowed by God Himself. When Jacob...
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