Are modern-day Jews still God's chosen people if they don't believe Jesus is the Messiah?

In this episode, Dr. E tackles one of the most common—and often misunderstood—questions in Christian theology. Looking carefully at Romans 9–11 and the Abrahamic covenant, he explains how God's covenant promises to Israel relate to salvation through Jesus Christ.

Dr. Easley discusses the biblical origins of the terms Hebrew, Israel, and Jew, the difference between ethnic identity and saving faith, and why Christians can affirm both God's ongoing faithfulness to Israel and the necessity of trusting Christ for salvation.

Whether you've wondered about replacement theology, the modern nation of Israel, or how to understand God's promises in Scripture, this episode offers a thoughtful, biblically grounded perspective.

Chapters

00:00 Can Israel still be God's chosen people?

00:44 The listener's question

01:07 Hebrew, Israel, and Jew: What's the difference?

03:28 Romans 9 and God's covenant promises

05:12 The modern nation of Israel and 1948

06:46 Chosen people vs. personal salvation

07:50 Why rejecting Jesus matters

09:24 Jewish identity, faith, and culture

11:12 Pray for the peace of Israel

Key Topics

-Are the Jewish people still God's chosen people?

-Romans 9–11 explained

-God's covenant with Abraham

-Salvation through Jesus Christ alone

-Replacement theology

-Modern Israel and biblical prophecy

-Hebrew vs. Israel vs. Jew

-God's faithfulness to His promises

-The Messiah in Scripture

-Praying for the peace of Israel

Links Mentioned:

Dr. Michael Rydelnik on inContext

How Should Christians Think About Israel by Dr. Michael Rydelnik

If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.