BibleThinker What is a Jew according to the New Testament? 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 71)
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Mar 13, 2026 They unpack what the New Testament means by the word "Jew," including ethnic, national, and believing versus unbelieving senses. They examine passages like Galatians, Romans, Matthew, and Revelation to show how Jewish identity and promises function. They also tackle practical questions on serving when exhausted, whether to attend a Catholic Mass, and critiques of the “Divine Seed” and related doctrines.
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Believing Jews Still Identified As Jews
- The New Testament continues to call people 'Jews' even when unbelieving, and Christian Jews retain a Jewish identity post-conversion.
- Winger uses Galatians 2:11–13 to show Peter and 'the rest of the Jews' acted as Jews within the church.
Don't Overread Revelation's Synagogue Of Satan
- Revelation's 'those who say they are Jews and are not' is ambiguous and cannot be universalized to declare all unbelieving Jews 'not Jews.'
- Winger compares Revelation 2:9/3:9 to Paul's retained Jewish identity even while persecuting the church.
Check Physical Causes Before Guilt Over Serving
- Investigate chronic fatigue before blaming spiritual failure and adjust diet, sleep, exercise, or substance issues if present.
- Winger recommends considering other ministry times (e.g., weekdays) and treating your body as a stewardship.