Who are God’s true people today? (Amos 9, v. 7 - 12)

Who are God’s true people today? (Amos 9, v. 7 - 12)

Author: Pastor Peter Simpson February 22, 2026 Duration: 40:09

Who makes up God’s true Israel today?

It is those who dwell in the true temple which is the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

It is the remnant out of mankind who have turned from sin and believed in Him for eternal salvation. “They are not all Israel, which are of Israel: Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children ... They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed” (Romans 9:6-8).

So natural, physical descent does not make anyone a true Israelite, a true son of Abraham, a true child of God. Rather, it is being in Christ by means of the new birth. The Israelites in the time of Amos were not the true seed of Abraham, just because they were physically descended from him.

They were not true Israelites, just because they belonged to the nation called Israel. They were in fact the chaff to be sifted and destroyed, as verse 9 explains. They were to be taken off into captivity, and their kingdom would cease to exist. Yet God also promises here that He will restore the fallen tabernacle of David.

A more glorious Israel is coming, over which Christ will be the Head. To this kingdom a remnant of mankind will belong. God will own this remnant as His own people. He will do so, because they have turned from sin and trusted in Christ. These, and these alone, are God’s true people.

Let us today, as those who have believed in Christ for salvation, rejoice in the reality that we are God’s true people. Our King is the greater David, the Lord Jesus Christ, and “he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet” (1 Corinthians 15:25).

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Pastor Simpson has been a pastor of a Bible believing, independent Methodist Church for 35 years and now lives in Middlesbrough, UK. He has been and still is an active open air preacher for many years. He is also a Christian author and commentator, applying the Bible to National life both past and present.

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From his vantage point in Middlesbrough, Pastor Peter Simpson offers a sobering yet hopeful perspective on modern Britain. The Britain's Only Hope the Gospel podcast is built on the conviction that the teachings of Jesus Christ provide the sole foundation for national renewal. Each episode moves between thoughtful analysis of current societal conditions and direct, scriptural proclamation. You'll hear recordings from formal pulpit addresses, where biblical texts are carefully expounded, alongside the raw, unfiltered energy of open-air witnessing, capturing conversations and teachings delivered in public spaces. This blend gives the podcast a distinctive character, rooted in both theological reflection and active engagement. Pastor Simpson doesn't shy away from applying a biblical lens to contemporary issues, arguing that spiritual revival is intrinsically linked to the health of the nation. For those seeking a perspective that intertwines faith with a concerned commentary on British culture, this series provides a consistent and challenging voice. It’s more than a religious broadcast; it’s a sustained argument for the gospel as the essential answer, making each installment a call to both personal faith and collective consideration.
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