Her Identity
We believe Israel is God's special people, distinct from the Body of Messiah, chosen by Him to be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests, despite her national rejection of Yeshua the Messiah. God will purge Israel of unbelief during the Great Tribulation, the time of "Jacob's trouble," ultimately resulting in her corporate repentance and national acceptance of Yeshua as Messiah and Lord (Exodus 19:5,6; Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12; Jeremiah 30:7; Ezekiel 20:33-44; Zechariah 12:10, 13:8,9; Romans 9:4,5, 11:26,27).
Her Covenant
We believe the Abrahamic Covenant is an irrevocable, unconditional covenant given to the Jewish people. This covenant provides title to the land of Israel for the Jewish people, promises a descendant (the Messiah) who would come to redeem Israel, and blessing for the entire world through Israel and her Messiah. God will ultimately fulfill every aspect of the covenant in the Messianic Kingdom, both physical and spiritual. At that time, the Jewish people will know God personally through Messiah Yeshua and will possess the entire land of Israel according to its biblical boundaries (Genesis 12:1-3, 15:17-21; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Romans 11:25-29). We believe Israel's covenant relationship with God does not render her automatic salvation. Therefore, it is the believer's privilege and duty to communicate the good news of Messiah Yeshua to the Jewish people in a bold yet sensitive way. Israel, while beloved of God nationally, is in a state of national sin. For this reason, the Gospel must be brought to her (Genesis 12:3; Numbers 24:9; Jeremiah 31:35-37; Ezekiel 36:22-28; Matthew 3:7-9, 28:18-20; John 4:22; Acts 13:46; Romans 1:16). |