How many Jewish people are there who believe in Jesus? This is an open questions which is partia... more How many Jewish people are there who believe in Jesus? This is an open questions which is partially addressed in this paper which works with historical material as well as a recent survey of Evangelicals. 2% of those who identify as Evangelicals say they have one or more Jeiwsh parents or grandparents. The significance of this can be lost but this paper attempts to show how this information may be interpreted and the impact it might have on the modern Messianic Jewish movement.
A study of the Messianic Jewish movement during the Holocaust period with special emphasis on the... more A study of the Messianic Jewish movement during the Holocaust period with special emphasis on the role of Jewish believers in Yeshua as related to and within the Warsaw Ghetto. How many were there? What was their relationship to the Jeiwsh community in general? What lessons can be learned from the ways in which the Messianic Jewish community and other segments of the Jewish community within the Ghetto related to one another under life threatening pressure. Who were the leaders of the Messianic movement in the Ghetto?
LifeWay Research conducted the study September 20th – 28th 2017. The study was sponsored by Chose... more LifeWay Research conducted the study September 20th – 28th 2017. The study was sponsored by Chosen People Ministries and author, Joel C Rosenberg. The survey was conducted using the web-enabled KnowledgePanel®, a probability-based panel designed to be representative of the U.S. population. Initially, participants are chosen scientifically by a random selection of telephone numbers and residential addresses. Persons in selected households are then invited by telephone or by mail to participate in the web-enabled KnowledgePanel®. For those who agree to participate, but do not already have Internet access, GfK provides at no cost a laptop and ISP connection. Sample stratification and weights were used for gender by age, ethnicity, region, education, and household income to reflect the most recent US Census data. The completed sample is 2,002 surveys. The sample provides 95 percent confidence that the sampling error does not exceed plus or minus 2.7 percent. Margins of error are higher in sub-groups.
Respondents were screened to only include adults with Evangelical Beliefs Evangelical Beliefs are defined using the NAE LifeWay Research Evangelical Beliefs Research Definition based on respondent beliefs Respondents are asked their level of agreement with four separate statements using a four-point, forced choice scale (strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree). Those who strongly agree with all four statements are categorized as having Evangelical Beliefs The Bible is the highest authority for what I believe It is very important for me personally to encourage non-Christians to trust Jesus Christ as their Savior Jesus Christ’s death on the cross is the only sacrifice that could remove the penalty of my sin Only those who trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Savior receive God’s free gift of eternal salvation
The relationship between the Church and Israel has been the source of passionate debate among Chr... more The relationship between the Church and Israel has been the source of passionate debate among Christians throughout much of Church history. More recently, however, the issue has moved beyond the exegetical and theological spheres to encompass the political realm, with the publication of a number of books by evangelical authors who champion the Palestinian cause and are highly critical of both Israel and Christian support for the Jewish state. The debate surrounding the relationship between the Church and Israel has evolved from mere disagreement over doctrine and now includes areas of both historical and political debate regarding the current Middle East that further divides Christians.
In recent years it has become apparent that the traditional pro-Israel stance of evangelicals has come under fire by those who support the Palestinian cause, calling for a new perspective and more nuanced approach by Christians who believe that the Land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people by virtue of God’s covenants and promises.
This essay will challenge the Supersessionist drift of the modern Church, arguing that God retains a plan and purpose for the Jewish people while also addressing a number of the divisive issues raised by authors critical of Israel, including justice related issues which so many of young adults are concerned with regarding the Middle East conflict.
The essay addresses the pervasive issue of Replacement theology and focuses on the ways in which this view has shaped the Palestinian narrative and the views of those who tend to be pro-Palestinian while opposing the modern state of Israel. Unfortunately, these views have widened the chasm between Israeli and Palestinian believers, but are not often sufficiently discussed to show their negative impact.
Finally, this essay focuses on the impact modern Supersessionism has on today’s Church, both in Israel, the Middle East and in the West. The author zeroes in on the negative impact Supersessionism has had on the Jewish people. This impact is especially the case with Jewish evangelism over the past century. Issues covered will include how negative portrayals of Israel by some sectors of the Church have a detrimental impact on Jewish responses to the Gospel, and how a high view of Israel aids Jewish evangelism. The writings of some of the better-known Supersessionist authors of our day receive particular attention and analysis. Solid principles emerge that might lead towards less acrimonious, healthier dialogue.
A booklet describing the rise of modern antisemitism and suggests ways this modern day movement c... more A booklet describing the rise of modern antisemitism and suggests ways this modern day movement can be countered
How many Jewish people are there who believe in Jesus? This is an open questions which is partia... more How many Jewish people are there who believe in Jesus? This is an open questions which is partially addressed in this paper which works with historical material as well as a recent survey of Evangelicals. 2% of those who identify as Evangelicals say they have one or more Jeiwsh parents or grandparents. The significance of this can be lost but this paper attempts to show how this information may be interpreted and the impact it might have on the modern Messianic Jewish movement.
A study of the Messianic Jewish movement during the Holocaust period with special emphasis on the... more A study of the Messianic Jewish movement during the Holocaust period with special emphasis on the role of Jewish believers in Yeshua as related to and within the Warsaw Ghetto. How many were there? What was their relationship to the Jeiwsh community in general? What lessons can be learned from the ways in which the Messianic Jewish community and other segments of the Jewish community within the Ghetto related to one another under life threatening pressure. Who were the leaders of the Messianic movement in the Ghetto?
LifeWay Research conducted the study September 20th – 28th 2017. The study was sponsored by Chose... more LifeWay Research conducted the study September 20th – 28th 2017. The study was sponsored by Chosen People Ministries and author, Joel C Rosenberg. The survey was conducted using the web-enabled KnowledgePanel®, a probability-based panel designed to be representative of the U.S. population. Initially, participants are chosen scientifically by a random selection of telephone numbers and residential addresses. Persons in selected households are then invited by telephone or by mail to participate in the web-enabled KnowledgePanel®. For those who agree to participate, but do not already have Internet access, GfK provides at no cost a laptop and ISP connection. Sample stratification and weights were used for gender by age, ethnicity, region, education, and household income to reflect the most recent US Census data. The completed sample is 2,002 surveys. The sample provides 95 percent confidence that the sampling error does not exceed plus or minus 2.7 percent. Margins of error are higher in sub-groups.
Respondents were screened to only include adults with Evangelical Beliefs Evangelical Beliefs are defined using the NAE LifeWay Research Evangelical Beliefs Research Definition based on respondent beliefs Respondents are asked their level of agreement with four separate statements using a four-point, forced choice scale (strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree). Those who strongly agree with all four statements are categorized as having Evangelical Beliefs The Bible is the highest authority for what I believe It is very important for me personally to encourage non-Christians to trust Jesus Christ as their Savior Jesus Christ’s death on the cross is the only sacrifice that could remove the penalty of my sin Only those who trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Savior receive God’s free gift of eternal salvation
The relationship between the Church and Israel has been the source of passionate debate among Chr... more The relationship between the Church and Israel has been the source of passionate debate among Christians throughout much of Church history. More recently, however, the issue has moved beyond the exegetical and theological spheres to encompass the political realm, with the publication of a number of books by evangelical authors who champion the Palestinian cause and are highly critical of both Israel and Christian support for the Jewish state. The debate surrounding the relationship between the Church and Israel has evolved from mere disagreement over doctrine and now includes areas of both historical and political debate regarding the current Middle East that further divides Christians.
In recent years it has become apparent that the traditional pro-Israel stance of evangelicals has come under fire by those who support the Palestinian cause, calling for a new perspective and more nuanced approach by Christians who believe that the Land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people by virtue of God’s covenants and promises.
This essay will challenge the Supersessionist drift of the modern Church, arguing that God retains a plan and purpose for the Jewish people while also addressing a number of the divisive issues raised by authors critical of Israel, including justice related issues which so many of young adults are concerned with regarding the Middle East conflict.
The essay addresses the pervasive issue of Replacement theology and focuses on the ways in which this view has shaped the Palestinian narrative and the views of those who tend to be pro-Palestinian while opposing the modern state of Israel. Unfortunately, these views have widened the chasm between Israeli and Palestinian believers, but are not often sufficiently discussed to show their negative impact.
Finally, this essay focuses on the impact modern Supersessionism has on today’s Church, both in Israel, the Middle East and in the West. The author zeroes in on the negative impact Supersessionism has had on the Jewish people. This impact is especially the case with Jewish evangelism over the past century. Issues covered will include how negative portrayals of Israel by some sectors of the Church have a detrimental impact on Jewish responses to the Gospel, and how a high view of Israel aids Jewish evangelism. The writings of some of the better-known Supersessionist authors of our day receive particular attention and analysis. Solid principles emerge that might lead towards less acrimonious, healthier dialogue.
A booklet describing the rise of modern antisemitism and suggests ways this modern day movement c... more A booklet describing the rise of modern antisemitism and suggests ways this modern day movement can be countered
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Sample stratification and weights were used for gender by age, ethnicity, region, education, and household income to reflect the most recent US Census data. The completed sample is 2,002 surveys. The sample provides 95 percent confidence that the sampling error does not exceed plus or minus 2.7 percent. Margins of error are higher in sub-groups.
Respondents were screened to only include adults with Evangelical Beliefs
Evangelical Beliefs are defined using the NAE LifeWay Research Evangelical Beliefs Research Definition based on respondent beliefs
Respondents are asked their level of agreement with four separate statements using a four-point, forced choice scale (strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree). Those who strongly agree with all four statements are categorized as having Evangelical Beliefs
The Bible is the highest authority for what I believe
It is very important for me personally to encourage non-Christians to
trust Jesus Christ as their Savior
Jesus Christ’s death on the cross is the only sacrifice that could remove the penalty of my sin
Only those who trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Savior receive God’s free gift of eternal salvation
In recent years it has become apparent that the traditional pro-Israel stance of evangelicals has come under fire by those who support the Palestinian cause, calling for a new perspective and more nuanced approach by Christians who believe that the Land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people by virtue of God’s covenants and promises.
This essay will challenge the Supersessionist drift of the modern Church, arguing that God retains a plan and purpose for the Jewish people while also addressing a number of the divisive issues raised by authors critical of Israel, including justice related issues which so many of young adults are concerned with regarding the Middle East conflict.
The essay addresses the pervasive issue of Replacement theology and focuses on the ways in which this view has shaped the Palestinian narrative and the views of those who tend to be pro-Palestinian while opposing the modern state of Israel. Unfortunately, these views have widened the chasm between Israeli and Palestinian believers, but are not often sufficiently discussed to show their negative impact.
Finally, this essay focuses on the impact modern Supersessionism has on today’s Church, both in Israel, the Middle East and in the West. The author zeroes in on the negative impact Supersessionism has had on the Jewish people. This impact is especially the case with Jewish evangelism over the past century. Issues covered will include how negative portrayals of Israel by some sectors of the Church have a detrimental impact on Jewish responses to the Gospel, and how a high view of Israel aids Jewish evangelism. The writings of some of the better-known Supersessionist authors of our day receive particular attention and analysis. Solid principles emerge that might lead towards less acrimonious, healthier dialogue.
Sample stratification and weights were used for gender by age, ethnicity, region, education, and household income to reflect the most recent US Census data. The completed sample is 2,002 surveys. The sample provides 95 percent confidence that the sampling error does not exceed plus or minus 2.7 percent. Margins of error are higher in sub-groups.
Respondents were screened to only include adults with Evangelical Beliefs
Evangelical Beliefs are defined using the NAE LifeWay Research Evangelical Beliefs Research Definition based on respondent beliefs
Respondents are asked their level of agreement with four separate statements using a four-point, forced choice scale (strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree). Those who strongly agree with all four statements are categorized as having Evangelical Beliefs
The Bible is the highest authority for what I believe
It is very important for me personally to encourage non-Christians to
trust Jesus Christ as their Savior
Jesus Christ’s death on the cross is the only sacrifice that could remove the penalty of my sin
Only those who trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Savior receive God’s free gift of eternal salvation
In recent years it has become apparent that the traditional pro-Israel stance of evangelicals has come under fire by those who support the Palestinian cause, calling for a new perspective and more nuanced approach by Christians who believe that the Land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people by virtue of God’s covenants and promises.
This essay will challenge the Supersessionist drift of the modern Church, arguing that God retains a plan and purpose for the Jewish people while also addressing a number of the divisive issues raised by authors critical of Israel, including justice related issues which so many of young adults are concerned with regarding the Middle East conflict.
The essay addresses the pervasive issue of Replacement theology and focuses on the ways in which this view has shaped the Palestinian narrative and the views of those who tend to be pro-Palestinian while opposing the modern state of Israel. Unfortunately, these views have widened the chasm between Israeli and Palestinian believers, but are not often sufficiently discussed to show their negative impact.
Finally, this essay focuses on the impact modern Supersessionism has on today’s Church, both in Israel, the Middle East and in the West. The author zeroes in on the negative impact Supersessionism has had on the Jewish people. This impact is especially the case with Jewish evangelism over the past century. Issues covered will include how negative portrayals of Israel by some sectors of the Church have a detrimental impact on Jewish responses to the Gospel, and how a high view of Israel aids Jewish evangelism. The writings of some of the better-known Supersessionist authors of our day receive particular attention and analysis. Solid principles emerge that might lead towards less acrimonious, healthier dialogue.