Jonathan Bernis
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The Dangers of Dual Covenant Theology
Jewish leaders finally are realizing that evangelical Christians are Israel's best friends. As a Jewish believer, I rejoice over this growing love and support for the country and the people. I am grateful for the rallies, financial support and efforts to lobby our government not to force Israel to trade land for peace.Having said that, I have serious concern for the growing acceptance of "dual covenant theology." It promotes the idea that Jewish people have a separate path to salvation through the Abrahamic or Mosaic covenants. In other words, Jews don't need Jesus for personal salvation.
Proponents of this theology teach that Judaism and Christianity are valid yet distinct religions, each equally worthy of the other's respect. They say Christians should not challenge the traditional Jewish thought that Jesus was not the Messiah.
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Revealing Yeshua to the World
The first time Yeshua (Jesus) came to earth, He gave Himself as a sacrifice for sin. When He returns, He will come at the head of a mighty army, the conquering King who will fight against and destroy evil. Our Lord fulfilled more than 300 Old Testament prophecies. He also fulfilled prophecies like this one, …
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The Fate of Israel Is in Your Hands
Paul tells us in Romans 11:13-15, "Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I make much of my ministry in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them. For if their rejection [of Jesus] is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?"
In other words, when the Jewish People rejected God's salvation, the doors to His kingdom opened wide to every nation on earth. If this happened when they rejected Messiah, imagine how much more wonderful it will be when they accept Him! Clearly their acceptance is an important key in bringing about His return.
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Jerusalem’s Future
I love Jerusalem! I love it because it’s a beautiful city and because it is where Messiah taught, laid down His life for the sins of mankind, and was resurrected, triumphing over death. It is the city of the great kings David and Solomon, and the place where the prophets and other great Bible heroes …
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Jerusalem’s Future
I love Jerusalem! I love it because it’s a beautiful city and because it is where Messiah taught, laid down His life for the sins of mankind, and was resurrected, triumphing over death. It is the city of the great kings David and Solomon, and the place where the prophets and other great Bible heroes came to worship God in the temple.
From a human perspective, Jerusalem would not rank as one of the world’s most important cities. Even when biblical history was being written in Jerusalem’s streets, the city was not as significant as Alexandria, Rome or Athens.
Still, 3,000 years after King David’s reign, most of the world’s population believes that Jerusalem is the most important city on earth. There is only one possible reason: It is important to God and to His plans for the last days.
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Stand With Israel
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A Divisive Agenda
Many Jewish leaders embrace evangelicals but with a deliberate agenda to drive a wedge.
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Investing in Israel
I am grieved that much of the money goes to organizations that oppose Jewish evangelism.
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Jews Need Jesus Too
The Bible declares in John 14:6 that there is only one plan of salvation for all people. Jewish leaders finally are realizing that evangelical Christians are Israel’s best friends. As a Jewish believer, I rejoice over this growing love and support for the country and the people. I am grateful for the rallies, financial support …
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Jews and The Passion
Jews view the film through a tragic history of being blamed for "killing the Son of God."
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To the Jew First
Many Christians think they should avoid sharing the gospel with Jewish people.
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Christ in the Passover
The Passover is rich in symbolism and typology that point to Christ.
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A Time for Vigilance
Anti-Semitism in Europe and the United States is on the rise at an alarming rate.
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Our Response to Israel
Those who support Israel must remember that God loves Jews and Arabs equally.
