Not understanding God's plan for Israel leads to Replacement theology; the claim that as Israel rejected Jesus as Yeshua she forfeited the promises/ covenants made to her by God and these passed to the Church which became “spiritual Israel.” The concept of replacement theology marginalizes Israel and the Jewish people making it easier for the world to turn its back on the Jews, most notably during the Holocaust. Israel is all too often referred to as the aggressor and occupier of land given to her by an unconditional covenant of God. God will take care of Israel; Psalm 121:4, "He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep" As for the rest us, Genesis 12:3, "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed."
For centuries America has been blessed by God most likely due to our support of Israel. That support has grown lukewarm and in my opinion, God is spitting us out; World events would indicate that any hedge of protection of God has long since been removed from many other countries and is being removed from American.
A resent panel discussion on the Trinity Broadcasting Network April 5, 2013 featured Bill Salus, Irvin Baxter and Jonathan Cahn; three diverse individuals with three diverse presentations.
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Author and Prophecy Analyst Bill Salus presented a brief review of the Psalm chapter 83 prayer and a little about the Ezekiel chapters 38 & 39 scenario. Mr. Salus talked to the defeat of the “inner ring” of Muslim countries which will allow Israel to live in peace and un-walled villages, a prerequisite for Ezekiel Chapter 38 and 39. Mr. Salus authored the book “Revelation Road” that dealt with the fulfillment of Psalm 83. As the narration ended the battle of Psalm had ended, the Church had been Raptured and Ezekiel chapters 38 & 39 scenario was beginning. He also authored a book about Psalm 83 as well as a DVD.
Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn is the author of “The Harbinger: the Ancient Mystery that holds the secret of America's Future.” Rabbi Cahn's compared the reaction of the Northern Kingdom to the attack from the Assyrians to our reaction to 9/11 here in the United States. 9/11 was a “first shaking” of America to get our attention and an unanswered call to repent. Along with repenting, I believe it has to do with our turning our back on Israel. Perhaps the recent bombing at the Boston Marathon was another shaking.
Irvin Baxter Jr. is a Pentecostal minister and the founder and president of Endtime Ministries. Pastor Baxter presented his case for a post-trib Rapture and had little to say about Israel’s role in the tribulation. In my opinion, Pastor Baxter is more representative of the Christian community that either Mr. Salus or Rabbi Cahn.
Although TBN head Paul Crouch seemed confused and his son Matt rather uninformed, I’m grateful to TBN for bringing these men together.
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