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Most of what you will see here are digital articles that were originally published in our quarterly magazine, Israel’s Messenger. There are also additional posts relating to theology, current events, and sharing your faith with a Jewish person.
Anti-Semitism and Evangelicalism
by Mark Robinson | On July 7, 2015 I received letter from a pastor in northern California. I have preached at this church many times and the pastor has a love for Israel and the Jewish people, for many years hosting an “Honor Israel” conference. He was concerned about...
Anti-Semitism and the BLM Movement
by Dan Bergman | Black lives DO matter! I want to begin this article with that statement. I am NOT arguing that premise. I also want to make a vital clarification that is muddled by the media and collective mentality of those who see this movement as synonymous with...
Anti-Semitism and Bible Prophecy
by Mark Robinson | Perhaps the seminal passage in regards to anti-Semitism and Bible prophecy is found in the twelfth chapter of the book of Revelation. The chapter deals with Israel and the Jewish people at the mid-point of the seven year Tribulation period. The...
How were people saved in the Old Testament?
By Dan Bergman “They took him! They took your nephew!” He was out of breath, running and panting with fear in his eyes. I can imagine in my mind’s eye how this news was received to the son of Terah. We are not told that he panicked, wept, or even flinched. We read...
OBJECTION: “How Can God Have a Son?”
Response by Ken Overby | This objection is couched in the context of biblical monotheism (Deuteronomy 6:4) in diametric opposition to pantheistic mythology in which “gods” sire offspring with mortal women. The assumption is that since Christians are Gentiles and...
OBJECTION: “Why Don’t the Rabbis Believe in Jesus?
Response by Shaul Hadar | It is not uncommon for Jewish people to ultimately ask why the rabbis don’t accept Jesus as Messiah, if, in fact, He is the Messiah. There are two major reasons the rabbis give for not believing that Jesus is the Messiah. 1. THEY CLAIM...
OBJECTION: “The New Testament is Full of Contradictions!”
Response By Dan Bergman| The claim that the New Testament has contradictions and errors is done in an attempt to discredit and disqualify Jesus’ life and teachings from being considered valid. The anti-missionary organization Jews for Judaism has produced a YouTube...
OBJECTION: “You Can’t be Jewish and Christian!”
Response by Mark Robinson | “NO, YOU CAN’T!!!” “No, you can’t what?” “You know what I’m talking about, the question you’re asking on your sign. ‘Can you be Jewish and Christian?’ You can’t be both!” I feared the gentleman might have a stroke. His face was red, his...