Christ at the Checkpoint Responds to Messianic Jews

 

Joint statement on "Christ at the Checkpoint" UMJC Welcoming Messiah Home

"As representatives of the international Messianic Jewish community, we raise deep concerns about the anti-Israel and, indeed, unbiblical nature of the Christ at the Checkpoint conference soon to be held in Bethlehem.

The Messianic Jewish community has noted the growing opposition to Zionism and the state of Israel within some elements of the Evangelical Christian world. Such opposition ignores the profound and ancient connection between the Jewish people and the land of Israel, and the modern history of the founding of the state of Israel. Equally troubling, this opposition is often linked to a resurgent supersessionism, the doctrine that the church replaces Israel as God’s covenant partner. This theology, which has led historically to anti-Semitism and the tragic oppression of the Jewish people, appears to permeate this entire conference..." Full text:
Joint statement on "Christ at the Checkpoint" UMJC Welcoming Messiah Home

Response from Christ at the Checkpoint:

"Dear Brothers in Christ...Because we consider you family in Christ, because we recognize God’s grace on you and on all Messianic brothers and sisters in Israel and around the world, and because we desire continued fellowship with Messianic brothers and sisters, we write this response to your appeal. We were quite disappointed to read your statement, and we encourage you in the future to contact us directly (
Matthew 18:15-20) in order to resolve differences rather than send a public letter to appeal for dialogue through the internet. Had you done that, you would have discovered that many of the accusations against us and against the conference were untrue, and you would have given us the opportunity to address your concerns..." Full text: Christ at the checkpoint response

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What is replacement theology / supersessionism? How does Israel fit into God's plan for the church age? Has the church replaced Israel...

Biblical Reasons for Christian Support for Israel

 

Christ at the Checkpoint Responds to Messianic Jews