What does God say about Israel? Over the centuries the church had much to say about Spiritual Israel. But what does God say? Has He rejected Jacob-Israel due to rebelliousness? Has He subsequently changed Israel’s identity to a Gentile-dominated Spiritual Israel, as many mainline churches teach? That would be highly … [Read more...]
Palestinian Christian Anti-Zionists
There are a number of Palestinian Christian anti-Zionists. These people regularly engage in tearing down Israel and in doing so, inflame antisemitism. We’ve noted before how throw away catch phrases such as “Gaza Genocide” create an erroneous image of Israel (and consequently) the Jews). Straightening Crooked … [Read more...]
On Modern and Biblical Israel
On Modern and Biblical Israel: a clarification of the relationships and a response to arguments and assumptions. Article by Dr. Michael Vlach, The relationship between Israel of the Bible and the modern State of Israel is one of the most debated issues in contemporary Christian theology. Many Christians are trying … [Read more...]
Empathy for the Terrorists
Should we have empathy for the terrorists who killed Israeli citizens? Should we advocate for more humane treatment? These questions arise from an attitude I’ve noticed on a social media platform, and one Substack article called “Stop the Hangings.” The writer says they can’t stop weeping about the proposed hangings … [Read more...]
Words and the Gaza Genocide
Words and the Gaza genocide: Words do things. Words matter. Words are vital in speech and writing. Picking out the right words enhances communication. However, using the wrong words in certain circumstances has a deleterious effect on the receiver, and often the subject of those words. Take this short phrase … [Read more...]
A Covenant Keeping God
We worship a covenant keeping God. Our salvation depends upon that fact. If God doesn't keep His word, we can't depend upon promises such as John 3:16. The question is: Has God yet to fulfill covenant promises to Israel? Covenant Theology attempts to unify the Old and New Testaments around the Covenant of redemption, … [Read more...]
Christian Zionism a Mind Virus
When Tucker Carlson called Christian Zionism a Mind Virus, Virgil Walker didn’t flinch. He nodded. Walker was referring to Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes. Before rushing to cancel Tucker, he asks us to pause and reflect on what he’s saying, Not because I agree with his phrasing—it was reckless and sure to … [Read more...]
God’s Unfinished Business
Israel is God's unfinished business. How do some Christians see Zionism? In fact most don't see any biblical warrant to recognize a Jewish state. Even where some Christians don't have any particular animosity against modern secular Israel, they deny any biblical mandate for its existence. For example Isaac Munther … [Read more...]
I am Anti-Zionist not Antisemitic
“I am Anti-Zionist not Antisemitic!” How many times have I heard a statement along those lines? “I don’t hate Jews, but I’m strongly opposed to apartheid Israel.” There’s a list of different reasons, excuses and platitudes for standing against Israel, and siding with the Palestinians that people give. “If Israel … [Read more...]
The Church is Not Israel
The Church is not Israel. The church is not Israel! The church is NOT Israel. True Israel is NOT the church! The church is NOT True Israel. The church is not Israel - spiritual, national or otherwise... No, I haven't flipped out like writer Jack Torrance in the book-movie The Shining. He typed pages and pages of: … [Read more...]
