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Israel and the Jewish People


How Christians Can Stand with Israel Without Ignoring Complexity
For many Christians, supporting Israel feels both deeply important and increasingly complicated. News headlines, political debates, humanitarian concerns, and theological disagreements often leave believers wondering how to respond faithfully.

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 305 min read


Why the Charge of Deicide Is False and Dangerous
For centuries, Jewish people have been accused of killing Jesus. The accusation is sometimes expressed bluntly: “The Jews killed Christ.” In theological language, it is known as the charge of deicide, meaning the killing of God. This claim assigns collective responsibility for the crucifixion of Yeshua to the Jewish people as a whole. In its most extreme form, it treats that guilt as permanent and inherited by every generation of Jews.
The charge is false.

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 2113 min read


What Does Romans 11 Teach About Israel?
Romans 11 contains one of the most important discussions of Israel in the entire New Testament. For nearly two thousand years, Christians have wrestled with Paul's teaching in this chapter because it addresses questions that remain relevant today.

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 217 min read


Why Should Christians Study the Bible in Its Jewish Context?
The Bible was written over many centuries by dozens of authors living in different circumstances, yet it tells one unified story. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals God's covenant relationship with humanity and His plan of redemption through the Messiah. What many Christians do not realize, however, is that this story unfolds within a distinctly Jewish world.

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 216 min read


Why Biblical Genealogies Matter More Than We Think
In Scripture, a genealogy does far more than record who belonged to a particular family. It establishes identity, preserves covenant history, confirms inheritance, connects generations, and shows how God’s promises continue through real people living in real families.

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 207 min read


What Is Replacement Theology?
Few theological subjects generate more discussion than Replacement Theology. The topic touches questions of biblical interpretation, church history, God's covenant promises, and the relationship between Israel and the Church.

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 186 min read


Unity Without Erasure: What Scripture Actually Builds
Scriptural unity never required the erasure of Jewish identity. In Messiah, Jews and Gentiles are brought into one body through peace, not through flattening what God has chosen to distinguish.

Elizabeth Shulam
May 246 min read


Grafted In: Romans 11 and What Belonging to Israel’s Messiah Actually Means
What does it mean for Gentile believers to be grafted in, and how should that shape identity, humility, and life in the people of God?

Elizabeth Shulam
May 35 min read


Joseph Shulam Shares Urgent Insights on the Future of Israel and the Church
Most urgent message for our day and time worldwide!
Read, hear, and Act in God's name!

Joseph Shulam
Aug 1, 20253 min read


What do Jews Expect from Christians?
Jews do not expect much from Christians. They are often surprised by Christians who love Jews and Israel.

Joseph Shulam
Jan 29, 20254 min read


THE LAW, THE NEW COVENANT, AND THE MESSIAH
The New Testament is not an afterthought in God's plan—the God of Israel is INERRANT.

Joseph Shulam
Jan 15, 20255 min read


Turn Your Face Toward Jerusalem
Why did Jesus have to go to Jerusalem, and what did He have to do there that caused Him to turn his face toward it "resolutely"?

Joseph Shulam
Dec 11, 202413 min read


The Remnant In Israel
What is the significance of the REMNANT principle for Israel and the church today?

Joseph Shulam
Nov 20, 20247 min read


The Olive Tree and the Branches
Israel and the Gentiles are Branches who live off the ROOT.

Joseph Shulam
Nov 5, 20245 min read


What is the biblical attitude toward the Jewish people?
The church must be interested in Israel's redemption and do everything possible to bring the Good News of the Messiah back home to Israel.

Joseph Shulam
Oct 22, 20249 min read


The True Essence of Shalom
@2024 Joseph Shulam What is Peace? What is the true essence of Shalom, the Hebrew word for peace? Can we envision a world where peace reigns? As believers, how can we embody a peaceful existence? And what about the spiritual and physical peace within the Christian community? What is Shalom? A standard definition is "absence of war." Peace happens when people do not fight. Shalom comes from the root word: Complete. To pay up. Reparations. Perfection. Peace (shalom) is the

Joseph Shulam
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Eschatology and Jewish Evangelism
There is only ONE motive for Evangelism: The salvation of souls!

Joseph Shulam
Sep 12, 20247 min read


Evangelism in a War Zone
Believers in Yeshua must not allow outside conditions to paralyze us from doing God's will, especially in Evangelism.

Joseph Shulam
Aug 22, 202412 min read


Paul's Calling Cards
Rediscovering Paul by his calling cards.

Joseph Shulam
Jul 18, 202413 min read


Christian Zionism
brief explanation of roots of Christian Zionism

Joseph Shulam
Jul 4, 20249 min read
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