Who Is Israel?

Who is the true Israel? For centuries, the Christian Church has answered this question with a resounding affirmation: the Church, as the body of believers in Jesus Christ, is the True Israel, inheriting the covenant promises of the Old Testament. Yet, in the modern era, this historic understanding has been challenged by dispensationalism, a theology that separates Israel and the Church, fueling political agendas and reshaping evangelical thought. Who is Israel?: A Historic Reflection of Church History offers a compelling, biblically grounded case for reclaiming the Church as the True Israel, urging Christians to reject the distortions of dispensationalism and embrace their covenant identity.

In this concise yet powerful exploration, the book traces the identity of Israel from its Old Testament roots to its fulfillment in the Church. Chapter 1 examines the multifaceted meaning of Israel in the Hebrew Scriptures, revealing a covenant community defined by faith, not merely ethnicity or geography. Chapter 2 explores how Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection redefined Israel as a universal body of believers, open to all nations. Chapter 3 delves into the early church’s consensus, with figures like Augustine and Origen affirming the Church as the heir of God’s promises. Chapter 4 traces this theology through the medieval period and Reformation, highlighting the continuity of covenant theology. Finally, Chapter 5 confronts the rise of dispensationalism under John Nelson Darby, exposing its impact on evangelicalism through the Scofield Reference Bible and Christian Zionism, and critiquing its departure from historic Christian teaching.

With clarity and conviction, Who is Israel? argues that dispensationalism is a theological error that robs Christians of their true identity as God’s covenant people. By separating Israel and the Church, it undermines the unity of God’s redemptive plan and aligns faith with modern geopolitics, particularly through support for the state of Israel. This book calls believers to return to the historic roots of covenant theology, embracing the Church as the True Israel—a community united in Christ, called to reflect God’s glory to the world.

Perfect for pastors, theology students, and lay Christians seeking to understand their faith’s roots, this book combines scholarly insight with accessible prose. It challenges readers to reconsider popular evangelical assumptions, fostering unity in the Church and encouraging respectful Jewish-Christian dialogue. Whether you’re exploring biblical theology, church history, or the intersection of faith and politics, Who is Israel? offers a timely and transformative perspective.

Join the journey to reclaim the Church’s biblical identity. Discover why the True Israel is not a secular state but the universal body of Christ, and let this truth inspire your faith and mission in today’s world.