By Yifat Goddard

Christians have a moral and biblical responsibility pray and hold in their heart the victims of both sides of the war. They also have a responsibility to support Israel at this time of conflict.

As believers, Christians are called to love and support the Jewish people, who are God’s chosen people. In the Bible, God promises to bless those who bless Israel and to curse those who curse Israel. By standing with Israel during times of war, Christians are fulfilling this promise and showing their obedience to God.

Additionally, Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East and is constantly under threat from terrorist groups who seek to destroy it. As Christians, you must stand against terrorism and support a nation that shares your values and beliefs. Moreover, by supporting Israel, Christians are also supporting the fulfillment of biblical prophecies. The return of the Jewish people to their homeland is a key sign of the end times, and by standing with Israel, Christians are playing a role in God’s plan for the world. Ultimately, by supporting Israel at this time of war, Christians are showing their love for God and his people, fulfilling their spiritual duty, and standing against evil in the world.

So where are they?

Unfortunately, many Christians support replacement theology because it is rooted in the belief that God’s promises and covenant with Israel have been fulfilled in Jesus Christ. This theological perspective teaches that the church has replaced Israel as God’s chosen people, and therefore, all of Israel’s blessings and promises now belong to the Christian church.

Additionally, replacement theology provides a way to make sense of the historical tensions between Jews and Christians and reconcile the idea that God’s chosen people rejected the Messiah.

Firstly, the Bible clearly states that God’s covenant with Israel is eternal and unchanging. In Genesis 17:7, God declares to Abraham that He will establish His covenant with his descendants forever. This promise is reiterated throughout the Old Testament, such as in Jeremiah 31:35-37, where God states that as long as the sun, moon, and stars exist, so will His covenant with Israel. Additionally, the New Testament also presents evidence against replacement theology. In Romans 11:1-2, Paul affirms that God has not rejected His people Israel, and in Ephesians 2:12, he reminds the Gentiles that they were once without Christ, strangers to the covenants of promise given to Israel.

Finally, history also disproves this theory as the Jewish people have continuously existed as a distinct ethnic and religious group for thousands of years, despite facing persecution and exile.

In conclusion, replacement theology goes against biblical evidence and historical facts, proving it to be a flawed belief.

In the book of Romans, the apostle Paul uses an olive tree as a metaphor to explain the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. He emphasizes that just like a tree cannot survive without its roots, the Christian faith cannot exist without acknowledging and understanding its Jewish heritage. Paul cautions against disregarding the importance of the Jewish faith and culture, stating that one cannot simply cut off the roots and continue to enjoy the fruits. This analogy serves as a reminder for Christians to respect and honor the traditions and teachings of Judaism, which laid the foundation for their own beliefs.

By using the image of a tree, Paul highlights the interconnectedness of the two faiths and emphasizes the need for unity and mutual respect between them.

This metaphor also serves as a warning against arrogance and exclusion in the Christian community, reminding believers to remain humble and grateful for their spiritual heritage.

Overall, Paul’s use of the olive tree effectively conveys the crucial message that Christianity is built upon Judaism and cannot thrive without acknowledging its roots.

In days to come Jacob will take root, Israel will bud and blossom and fill all the world with fruit” – Isaiah 27

As you in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief.” – Romans 11