Stalin
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In order to understand why the modern state of Israel claims the name Israel while rejecting its spiritual foundation, we must examine the ideology that helped bring that state into existence—Zionism.
Zionism began in the late 19th century as a secular political movement led by figures like Theodor Herzl, who envisioned the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. This vision, though clothed in religious language, was not birthed from faith in God, nor from national repentance or a return to the covenant. Rather, it was fueled by nationalist fervor and, for many leaders, a non-religious or even atheistic worldview.
Zionism’s power lies in its appropriation of biblical terms—Israel, Zion, promised land, chosen people—while simultaneously rejecting the very God who defined those terms through His covenant with Jacob and ultimately fulfilled them in Christ.
The tragedy is compounded by the fact that many evangelical Christians have come to see Zionism as part of God’s prophetic program, often interpreting the 1948 formation of the Israeli state as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. However, as previously shown, God’s covenant people are defined not by ethnicity or national borders, but by faith in Christ.
The Zionist state, built upon a rejection of Jesus Christ, cannot inherit the promises given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. To claim those promises while denying the Promised Seed—who is Christ (Galatians 3:16)—is a theological contradiction.
Furthermore, Zionism has led to the weaponization of the name “Israel”. Crimes committed by the state are often justified under the banner of divine right. Anyone who criticizes the state of Israel is quickly labeled “anti-Semitic,” even when the critique is biblical, moral, or humanitarian. This misuse of the name Israel fosters confusion, suppresses truth, and turns many away from the gospel.
Zionism is not the restoration God promised. It is a political imitation of a spiritual truth. It is a false fulfillment that distracts many from the true work of God—the gathering of His people in Christ, the true Israel.
As believers, we must not be swayed by political sentiment or religious rhetoric. Our allegiance must be to the Word of God, and His Word declares that only those in Christ are counted as the seed, heirs of the promise, and citizens of the true Israel of Go
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comrade stalin
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Zionism began in the late 19th century as a secular political movement led by figures like Theodor Herzl, who envisioned the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. This vision, though clothed in religious language, was not birthed from faith in God, nor from national repentance or a return to the covenant. Rather, it was fueled by nationalist fervor and, for many leaders, a non-religious or even atheistic worldview.
Zionism’s power lies in its appropriation of biblical terms—Israel, Zion, promised land, chosen people—while simultaneously rejecting the very God who defined those terms through His covenant with Jacob and ultimately fulfilled them in Christ.
The tragedy is compounded by the fact that many evangelical Christians have come to see Zionism as part of God’s prophetic program, often interpreting the 1948 formation of the Israeli state as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. However, as previously shown, God’s covenant people are defined not by ethnicity or national borders, but by faith in Christ.
The Zionist state, built upon a rejection of Jesus Christ, cannot inherit the promises given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. To claim those promises while denying the Promised Seed—who is Christ (Galatians 3:16)—is a theological contradiction.
Furthermore, Zionism has led to the weaponization of the name “Israel”. Crimes committed by the state are often justified under the banner of divine right. Anyone who criticizes the state of Israel is quickly labeled “anti-Semitic,” even when the critique is biblical, moral, or humanitarian. This misuse of the name Israel fosters confusion, suppresses truth, and turns many away from the gospel.
Zionism is not the restoration God promised. It is a political imitation of a spiritual truth. It is a false fulfillment that distracts many from the true work of God—the gathering of His people in Christ, the true Israel.
As believers, we must not be swayed by political sentiment or religious rhetoric. Our allegiance must be to the Word of God, and His Word declares that only those in Christ are counted as the seed, heirs of the promise, and citizens of the true Israel of Go
The Name Israel: A Holy Name Misused - Dare To Think
Introduction: The Weight of a Name Throughout Scripture, names carry profound meaning. They are not merely labels, but declarations of identity, purpose, and often divine calling. Among the most sacred of names is Israel—a name not invented by men, but bestowed by God Himself. When Jacob...
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