The Israel of God
The Israel of God
‘Peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.’ (Galatians 6:16) This verse is a bit of a peculiar sentence, almost at the closure of Paul’s letter […]
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Unconditionally Connected
Unconditionally Connected
The Most High has unfailingly connected Himself with Israel: land, people and the city of Jerusalem, to bless the nations …
If necessary, I will go on foot
If necessary, I will go on foot
The 84-year-old Anatoly recently set off from Ukraine to live in Israel. A couple of years ago he became completely …
Be watchful – Not fearful
Be watchful – Not fearful
What does the COVID-19 pandemic tell us? Does it belong to the woes that announce the coming of Messiah? Now, …
Philistines and High-Tech
Philistines and High-Tech
In English, if someone is referred to as a Philistine, it describes someone with bad table manners or the lazy …
Living in the expectation of God’s future
Living in the expectation of God’s future
God’s Word sheds light on the future and that is not free of obligation. How do we apply the Bible …
The Lord Loves Zion
The Lord Loves Zion
With enigmatic staccato, Psalm 87 throws assertions at its readers that at first glance seem incoherent. This Psalm seems like …
The Heritage of God
The Heritage of God
How is God’s ‘Inheritance’ arranged? “And if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ.” (Romans 8:17) …
Israel, Light to the Nations
Israel, Light to the Nations
Israel has been chosen by God. But as God’s chosen one the people of Israel are also God’s servant with …
Jesus and Israel
Jesus and Israel
As Christians, we are soon going to celebrate Christmas, the coming of Jesus to this world through His Jewish mother, …
Promise and Promises
Promise and Promises
“And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to promise.” Galatians 3:29 It is often …
The Abraham Accords – Explanatory Notes
The Abraham Accords – Explanatory Notes
It came unexpectedly. Israel and the United Arab Emirates concluded a bi-lateral agreement under supervision of the United States of …
Greater Israel – From the Nile to the Euphrates
Greater Israel – From the Nile to the Euphrates
Where should the borders of the State of Israel be? What is it entitled to or does it believe it …
The Voice of God
The Voice of God
“…Ask now about the former days, long before your time, from the day God created human beings on the earth; …
All Israel?
All Israel?
Romans 11:25-27 says, “I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you …
Are Israel’s Enemies Also God’s Enemies?
Are Israel’s Enemies Also God’s Enemies?
When we speak about the rise of anti-Semitism and hate against Israel, people sometimes say: ‘They cannot capture God, so …
The Pilgrimage Road – Going up to Jerusalem
The Pilgrimage Road – Going up to Jerusalem
City of David The ‘City of David’ is the location of the Biblical city of Jerusalem captured by King David …
The Love for Israel – Part 3
The Love for Israel – Part 3
Psalm 105:7-11 “…He is the Lord our God; His judgments are in all the earth. He remembers His Covenant forever, …
The Love for Israel – Part 2
The Love for Israel – Part 2
Israel is God’s firstborn son. Even literally so. Israel’s very existence is miraculous, for Abraham was too old and Sarah …
The Love for Israel – Part 1
The Love for Israel – Part 1
During the years as chairman of Christians for Israel (Holland), and today as President of Christians for Israel International (website: …
