One of Israel’s primary founders and first prime minister, David Ben Gurion, said: “In Israel, to be a realist, you must believe in miracles.” He had witnessed the state’s founding after almost 2,000 years of exile. He had also witnessed five Arab armies attack the newborn state—armies equipped...
Many of us are familiar with the Judaism of the Bible, but few of us understand how it has developed over time and how it differs today. We also struggle to reconcile the early church we read about in the book of Acts with the typical western church of today. A brief overview of the development...
Amnesty International recently issued a report accusing Israel of being an apartheid state. The allegation is a critical issue because Israel is increasingly being accused of being racist. If the accusations are true, Christians who support Israel are thus supporting racism. We must understand...
I was a workshop speaker at a Christian conference several years ago, and the topic was the history of Israel. In my short 20-minute message, I quickly reviewed how Israel was founded and the major wars and developments up to today. Afterward, a young man—probably a college student—approached me...
There are two competing views of Israel. The first is that the Jewish State is a miracle and cause for celebration. The second is that Israel is a calamity and should be exposed and opposed. How can there be two polar opposite opinions, and what makes Israel so controversial?
Fake News...
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The biblical basis for Christian support for Israel is extensive and is not from one isolated section of the Bible but found throughout. Old Testament covenants involving the calling of the Jewish people and their gift...
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Enemies of Israel attempt to convince us that Israel is an illegitimate, colonialist project in which foreigners moved in, took land, and forced a state upon the locals. The truth is that Israel’s founding has a firm...
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Christianity—an offshoot of the Jewish faith, founded by the Jewish Messiah and built on His teachings of forgiveness and love—ironically produced centuries of hatred, persecution, and even murder of the Jewish people...
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There are many very practical reasons for any American—not just Christians—to support Israel. America benefits from its relationship with Israel in many ways, and it only makes sense we would partner with and show...
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Since the founding of Israel almost 75 years ago, millions of Christians have visited Israel and its holy sites. Many of them have experienced their Bible come alive and their faith renewed. It only stands to reason they would return home with excitement and a...