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at the Checkpoint Responds to Messianic JewsChrist 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
See:
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