May 13, 2022
This brief blog looks at God's plans for Israel, that is, the Jewish people.
September 21, 2018
This article examines one of the most mystifying verses in all the New Testament.
December 6, 2017
This blog examines the importance of President Trump's Israel decision.
November 22, 2014
By David Ettinger Introduction: Israel as God’s “Eye” One of the political world’s favorite pastimes is criticizing and condemning Israel. It seems that everything Israel does – especially in response to deadly attacks against her – meets with immediate and pointed denunciation. The typical scenario is that Israel over a certain period of time patiently […]
July 4, 2013
By David Ettinger Introduction For most of Church history, the place of Israel in God’s present and end-times scenario has been controversial, divisive, and egregiously flawed. It was the Catholic theologian Augustine of Hippo (A.D. 354-430), better known as St. Augustine, who spread the teaching that though God had chosen the Jews as a special […]
May 4, 2013
By David Ettinger (Originally published in the January-February 2013 issue of Zion’s Fire magazine) Note: One particular section of this article may appear to paint Israel in a very unsavory and negative light, hence providing fuel for Israel’s detractors. However, no such intention exists. The ministry of Zion’s Hope, along with the author of this […]
May 2, 2013
By David Ettinger God’s Nation It is astounding how the tiny nation of Israel dominates headlines. Think about it. In Africa, hundreds of thousands of people die tragically every year from AIDS, starvation, and political upheaval. Yet, their plight usually warrants no better than a bottom-of-the-screen placement on news websites. In third-world nations, rebellion and […]
April 29, 2013
By David Ettinger It is always a curious thing when people say something to the effect of, “The God of the Old Testament is hard and unfeeling.” Even a casual glance of the ancient Scriptures will prove this statement false. By way of evidence, let’s take a look at Jeremiah 3:19-25. In this passage, God […]
Israel is the Bible’s Central Nation
July 12, 2022
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This blog examines Israel's place in God's plan for the world, the Bible, and in Christianity.