Why should Peter call them Jews, when if they have been saved, they are now Christians?
Moreover, James, writing before anything was known about the Church age, did write to the 12 tribes that were scattered abroad, so he clearly believed that all 12 tribes were still in existence, no matter what term was being used for them, Jew or Israelite, both were interchangeable.
Unger writes in his Bible Dictionary,
Jews became the appellation for the whole nation.... The original designation of the Israelitish people was the Hebrews, as the descendent's of Abraham. Thus Paul was called appropriately a Hebrew and still later the terms Hebrew and Jew were applied with little distinction. (P.588)
The reason Peter did not call them Jews was because they were not Jewish.....they were Israelites. You can continue to ignore the Biblical references I have posted until the cows come home. All it does is cause other folks to wonder why you don't admit you're wrong. The lurkers can see it; Ping-Pong sees it; You do too....but I know it must be difficult for you to admit your error.
I have friends who are Jewish. They also believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and accept His sacrifice for them. They call themselves Jews....they are Christians by faith.
Unger writes in his Bible Dictionary: Jews became the appellation for the whole nation...
Mr. Unger is correct in the fact that this belief is common. Mr. Unger is incorrect if he believes it also! As all who read these postings know by now....except you evidently....Jacob had twelve sons who became known as the Nation of Israel. Each son was the progenitor of a different tribe. Judah was the progenitor of the "Jews". Dan was the progenitor of the "Danites". Ephraim was the progenitor of the.......you get my drift.
I really don't understand why people insist upon calling the Nation of Israel Jewish. It must be some type of a hatred syndrome for the Jews rejecting our Lord. Since the Children of Israel were brothers, folks must take the attitude...."Birds of a feather..flock together". Some self righteous people look down their noses at anything "Jewish" and this evidently allows them to broaden their hatred....I guess.
The original designation of the Israelitish people was the Hebrews, as the descendent's of Abraham.
You probably ought to take another look at this one too. The term "Hebrew" does not come from Abraham....it comes from "Eber" about seven up line from Abraham. It would appear from scripture [Luke 3:34-35] that Abraham had thousands of Hebrew cousins...even before he was born! Mr. Unger needs to go back to cemetery.....I mean seminary.
James, writing before anything was known about the Church age, did write to the 12 tribes that were scattered abroad.
Strong's #1290. diaspora (dee-as-por-ah')dispersion, i.e. (specially and concretely) the (converted) Israelite resident in Gentile countries(which are) scattered (abroad). James refers to these folks as did Peter. He calls them Israelites....not Jews. James was a Jew....the flesh and blood brother of Our Saviour....a descendant from Judah (Jew), a descendant from Jacob (Israelite), a descendant from Eber (Hebrew) and a descendant from Shem (Semite). James knew the distinction of the heritage of Children of Israel and this is why he does not call them Jewish!
You are digging your hole very deep. If you want a hand climbing out......all you have to do is ask.