but rather children of Abraham. Being a child of Abraham is not enough to make one a Jew. Another verse often used is Galatians 3:29: And if ye are Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, heirs according to promise. Since Gentiles become part of the seed of Abraham, does this not in some way make them spiritual Jews? Again the answer is negative; there are members of the physical seed of Abraham who are not Jews. The same is true in the spiritual realm. The meaning of this verse can best be understood
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