[rmlew]

It seems to me that the idea of Heavenly Israel is inconsistant with claims to be the True Israel" with claims to the eathly kingdom.
Jesus did not say to his followers that they are the true Israelites who must sieze control of Roman-occupied Judea.

[churchillbuff]

Jesus did not say to his followers that they are the true Israelites who must sieze control of Roman-occupied Judea."""

No He didn't. Is that what the bishop is saying? I'd like to see his statements in context.