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In arguing that Gentile believers ought to be considered as True Israel, one of the most significant passages discussed is Galatians 3. In Galatians 3, Gentile believers are called sons of God and the offspring of Abraham. These phrases also refer to Israel in the Old Testament. Does this mean that Gentiles are pictured as the spiritual Israel?
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:22 Proof Texts within Galatians 3
09:25 Scholarly Quotations on Galatians 3
12:37 Response 1: Presuppositions of Burden of Proof
14:59 Response 2: Logical Problems
22:34 Response 3: 4 Categories for "Offspring" in Bible
30:01 Response 4: Abraham's Uniqueness
34:17 Response 5: Incorporation in Christ
36:39 Response 6: Problems with Galatians 3:28
41:33 Concluding Thoughts
Shepherds Theological Seminary (where Peter Goeman teaches): https://shepherds.edu/
The Bible Sojourner Audio podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bible-sojourner
More About The Bible Sojourner Host, Peter Goeman: petergoeman.com
In arguing that Gentile believers ought to be considered as True Israel, one of the most significant passages discussed is Galatians 3. In Galatians 3, Gentile believers are called sons of God and the offspring of Abraham. These phrases also refer to Israel in the Old Testament. Does this mean that Gentiles are pictured as the spiritual Israel?
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:22 Proof Texts within Galatians 3
09:25 Scholarly Quotations on Galatians 3
12:37 Response 1: Presuppositions of Burden of Proof
14:59 Response 2: Logical Problems
22:34 Response 3: 4 Categories for "Offspring" in Bible
30:01 Response 4: Abraham's Uniqueness
34:17 Response 5: Incorporation in Christ
36:39 Response 6: Problems with Galatians 3:28
41:33 Concluding Thoughts
Shepherds Theological Seminary (where Peter Goeman teaches): https://shepherds.edu/
The Bible Sojourner Audio podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bible-sojourner
More About The Bible Sojourner Host, Peter Goeman: petergoeman.com
