We often hear the term "God's chosen people." We hear it in reference to the Jews, and Christians often point to Ephesians 1:3-6 to prove it is Christians who are the chosen ones. Who's right? Perhaps we need to dig a little deeper! Let's consider what 'chosen people' means, and whether or not there is …
A resounding, No! The church has not replaced Israel. The Bible is filled with evidence that Israel was, is and always will be God's uniquely-called people and nation. Despite that, even some big-name evangelicals are claiming differently. With all due respect to those scholars, those who adhere to Replacement Theology (also known as supersessionism or …
In 2014, friends convinced me to launch a blog as a place to post pictures on an upcoming trip to Israel. It turned into excited explanations of sites and experiences while there. I was also writing and teaching Israel-related Bible studies, so those began to be posted as well. What began as simply a place …
Welcome back, friends. We have spent the week addressing what could be a defining issue among American conservatives, particularly evangelical Christians. As indicated Monday, there are political and spiritual implications tied to the rise of antisemitism on the right. A major confrontation occurred at the highly popular AmFest convention in December that propelled the issue …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 