who in time past were no people, but now are God's people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

 (a) Logos ( G3056) is the great Stoic word for the reason which guides the universe; logikos ( G3050) is a favourite Stoic word which describes what has to do with this divine reason which is the governor of all things. If this is the word's connection, clearly spiritual is the meaning. 