Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on Messianic Apologetics. Tabernacle of David considers this ministry trustworthy and Biblically sound.
In the annals of Christian teaching, Protestant or Catholic, one common thread often runs throughout: the institution known as “the Church” sees itself as being separate from Israel. As some would dogmatically declare, “The Church is not Israel!”—and depending on your view, this is correct. The Church institution by-and-large does not consider itself part of, or at times even related to, Israel.