Should Christians Support Israel? | Episode 13
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2021
- Are New Testament Christians biblically obligated to support the modern nation of Israel? How do Old Testament commands such as "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem" (Psalm 122:6) apply to modern believers? How should Christians respond to the claims of Palestinians and others who are engaged in ongoing conflict with the State of Israel?
Dr. David K. Bernard examines what the Bible says about the relationship between God's original chosen people and the church. He also reviews biblical prophecies regarding Israel's future and how they relate to today's global politics.
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As Jewish believer and a Oneness Pentecostal, thank you Brother Bernard!
Christian's should support the truth.
AMEN and JESUS is *THE* Truth!
@@ONEFAITHofJESUS And Jesus was cruxified by the Jewish
In Christ we are neither Jew or Gentile, bond or free..........
That’s not the context here. God still has a plan for the nation. It’s called the Millennial Kingdom
I sand with Israel.. I
My name is Israel Ortega
Amen.
🇮🇱Deuteronomy 6:4: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD🇮🇱
Isaiah 43:11: I, even I, am the LORD and beside me there is no saviour
Hosea 13:4: Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no God but me for there is no saviour beside me
Titus 2:13: Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Such a wise man!
Pure wisdom!
Amen
Christians should be on the side of justice and mercy
Stand with Israel
🇮🇱Deuteronomy 6:4: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD🇮🇱
I stand with the Nation of Israel
I stand with Israel amen
Do Christians have the ability to defend ourselves and loved ones if being threatened?
Of course, even animals were equipped with the ability to do this
Of course we do? Now, if you're being persecuted by officials, if the government is going to martyr you for being Christian, than it's encouraged that you accept that death, as it is our definition of a glorious death. Other than that, if someone is just doing evil to you, you either take the "uncle iroh" approach where you give up your stuff and try to connect with the evil doer, or if there is no heart in them, defend yourself with all that you have.
In the upper room, Jesus says to grab a sword. Simon the zealot uses the sword on a guard slave, but Jesus heals him because Jesus knows He needs to die.
So no, God doesn't make Christians pacifists, but if you are specifically going to be martyred for the faith, you might as well accept it.
I'm an Apostolic Christian, and when you mess with Israel, you're messing with me. Israel is forever in my prayers.
The Synagogue of Satan.
I sure do love bro. Bernard
In Revelation 13, the character commonly associated with the Antichrist is described as a beast rising out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, with blasphemous names on its heads. This beast is often interpreted as representing a powerful political or religious entity opposed to God and Christ. Additionally, Revelation 13 mentions another beast coming out of the earth, often interpreted as a false prophet who supports the first beast and deceives people with miraculous signs. These figures are seen as embodying the spirit of Antichrist, promoting opposiwtion to Christ and leading people away from the truth.
In Revelation 12:17, it's mentioned that the dragon (often interpreted as Satan or the devil) becomes angry with the "remnant of her offspring" who keep God's commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus. This verse suggests that there will be a conflict between those faithful to God's commandments and those aligned with the Antichrist or the devil's agenda. While understand this to mean that the Antichrist or the powers aligned with him will seek to undermine or change God's commandments and religious practices, and those who remain faithful to God's commands will face persecution or opposition.
In Daniel 7, there is a vision of four beasts emerging from the sea, each representing a powerful kingdom or empire. Among these beasts, the fourth one is described as exceedingly strong, with iron teeth and ten horns. This beast also speaks boastfully and wages war against the saints. Many scholars interpret this fourth beast as symbolizing the same entity as the beast in Revelation 13, representing a powerful force opposed to God's kingdom.
Regarding changing God's laws and times, this concept is often associated with the Antichrist in interpretations of biblical prophecy. While Daniel 7 doesn't explicitly mention the Antichrist changing God's laws and times, connect with the boastful nature and rebellious actions of the fourth beast. Additionally, in Revelation 13:5-6, it is mentioned that the beast was given authority to blaspheme against God and to conquer the saints, suggesting a defiance of divine authority and an attempt to alter religious practices and observances.
Interpretations of Daniel 7:25 make us understand it as a prophecy about a power that will attempt to change God's laws and times. Regarding the division or alteration of the Ten Commandments, practices within different Christian denominations indeed vary. Some traditions, such as the Catholic and Lutheran traditions, combine the first two commandments into one and then divide the tenth commandment into two separate commandments about coveting. This results in a total of ten commandments, but the numbering is different from the Original Comandements of God.
The removal of images from worship, as outlined in the second commandment, is practiced by some denominations but not acording with the Original Comandements. Similarly, the observance of the Sabbath, mentioned in the fourth commandment, is interpreted and practiced differently among Christian groups, with some observing the original sabat on Saturday and others on Sunday.
Overall, interpretations and practices regarding the Ten Commandments vary among Christian denominations, reflecting differences in theological understanding and historical development.
according to Revelation 12:17, there is a call for believers to be faithful to God's original commandments and to hold to the testimony of Jesus. This verse emphasizes the importance of maintaining fidelity to God's instructions as outlined in the Bible, including the Ten Commandments, and remaining steadfast in following Jesus' teachings and example. It underscores the idea that true followers of Christ will uphold God's commandments and remain loyal to Him, even in the face of opposition or persecution.
Support the right for Israel to exist and defend itself.
O, Christians, wake up.
(1) Israel in Bible is not same as Israel of today. Israel was name of Jakob and his children who followed true teachings of God almost 3,500 years ago. Later, they changed their book before Jesus' time.
(2) Israelis hated Jesus and tried to kill Jesus. Herod, the Israeli king, ordered to kill Jesus. Nowadays, the
Christians mistakenly confuse today's Israel with Israel mentioned in Bible.
(3) If Israelis were chosen people, why did they deny Jesus? God's chosen people should have recognized Jesus easily.
(4) Jesus will come back to bring peace on earth. Jesus do not support genocide. Israelis still deny Jesus today. Israelis will deny Jesus again when he comes back.
Please spread this message to all Christians.
The jews must and should accept jesus christ as savior and lord
But they killed him
“Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.”
Jeremiah 7:16 KJV
As Paul said God still has a plan for the Jewish people. I interpret that to mean Gentile believers should not look down or think less of Israel. I am not sure anything of that speaks to looking at Israel more favorably than other countries. We should also remember that Israel was an occupied state during the time of all the apostles. It wasn't their focus to topple Rome or re-establish Istael as a nation. I'm therefore not sure it should be the focus of modern believers. We care for the people's souls more than their nationhood. I think the focus of modern, American Evangelicals is misplaced.
100% correct
How does everyone feel now?
It depends on what your definition of “Israel” is…if you are talking about the Christ hating political state in the middle east, then no….but if Israel is anyone who believes on Jesus and is baptized and sealed in his name and apart of his holy church, then yes absolutely
Totally wrong.
The first Christians were all Jews! And there would have been many more Jewish Christian had not the Catholic church twisted scripture and implemented pagan doctrines that are an abomination to God and the Jews...and by the way, there are thousands of Israeli Jews who beleive in Jesus Christ.......Look up ONE FOR ISRAEL on CZcams.....it is BEAUTIFUL the testimonies of these Jewish Christians!
New covenant of God with ppl is the circumcision of heart. Who believe in Christ and have his spirit. They are the promised seed. Not born of flesh n blood but by God. Read Romans and Galatians to truly understand who is the spiritual Israel and physical Israel. True Israel is not the morden Israel . It's Jesus Christ though which we become descent of Abraham. We are the " chosen people, royal priesthood and holy nation. "
Yes. Support Israel. God sends judgments also upon people and nations whether they're Israel or a gentile nation.
In summary, I must support Jesus' killers who reject humanity's saviour and commit blasphemy by rejecting the holiness of this saviour? I mean, they still have their value as humans and we are supposed to "want them good" as much as we are supposed to want Russian and Chinese good but get involved in their religious actions and actually support them while being a Christian when they are actually rejecting and blaspheming Christ itself? I'm confused, it sounds contradictory, to say the least.
When we say "they respect Christians", are we considering the tons of CZcams videos about Israelis saying that all citizens of other nations are dogs that will bow their heads in front of Israelis when the "Messiah" comes? Is that what you mean by "respecting Christians"? To be considered a dog is to be respected?
God indeed has a plan for them, and as far as I know, this plan doesn't have anything to do with his plan for me.
I must support an Israelian on his religious behaviour when he accepts Jesus as Lord and Saviour, which is not the reality for the masses of that nation named Israel, so, biblically I don't think I have anything to do with them or must support them.
And where exactly is it said that we must support nations/our own nation? Every modern nation is wicked, evil and governed by diabolic men. Pray for God to maybe set things right with these folks according to their actions is one thing, but "support"? I'm confused again.
The U.S. has made July an important month for a very specific terrible agenda under the government of Donald Trump, when we support him, we support every single of his actions, including this diabolic one. When exactly do Christians start to get political/supportive in the New Testament?
The answer is yes. We support them because we recognize God has a plan for them. We support God by supporting them.
The REAL nation of Israel has not been born yet.
Why did Jesus say to the nation of Israel in Mat_21:43 The kingdom of God shall be taken
from you and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof?
Then in 1 Peter_2:9, it says, But ye (Born again Christians) are a chosen generation, a
royal priesthood, a Holy NATION, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises
of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light?
The manchild is the firstfruits of the church. They are the NATION born in one day
(Isaiah 66:7 and 8) and (Revelation 12:2 thru 5)
Totally false. God still has a plan for Israel. The same Israel that was drawn out of Egyptian bondage. The same Israel that was brought back into the land I. The 1900s and are still largely scattered around the world. God has a plan to bring them to faith after the church is out of the picture on earth. The Millennial Kingdom is all about God fulfilling His unfulfilled promises to Israel.
Christians and islam , should be together because only judaism refuse to believe Jesus. I pray Allah with protect us
Islam doesn't believe christ is God. We have different God's
What scripture supports the idea you’re presenting? Very PC answer. Not enough scripture to support this stance.
The entire Bible. Romans 11 for starters, which he referenced. If this is news to you, your probably in an apostate church that teaches Replacement Theology or doesn’t discuss these issues of Bible prophecy at all.
If your nation blesses Israel The Lord will bless your nation
In Jesus Name
All Jews and Gentiles must obey Acts 2:38 and receive the Holy Ghost as evidenced by speaking in tongues Mark 16:17, Acts 2:4, Acts 4:31, Acts 8:16-17, Acts 10:43-48, Acts 19:4-6, Romans 8:9-10.
Yes we should Yahshua was asked who’s my neighbor? answer all mankind,besides the oracles of God were committed to Israel.
I would rather count up to the Pentecost than down to Christmas.We should leave the pegan 🌞 god feastivals. The Lord has seven prophetic feast.The book of revelation chronicles the Lord’s fulfillment of the fall feast.Not a judiazer )however Constantine passed the venerable day of the 🌞 law we have inherited lies from Rome.
Jehovah said don’t learn the way of the heathen and say your doing unto me we have many sacred cows 🐄 just like Israel did through out its history.
Brother Bernard is my favorite teacher Lord keep him.