Unveiling the Roots of Christian Anti-Semitism
James Lasher delves into the critical link between biblical illiteracy and the alarming rise of Christian anti-Semitism in our world today. As Israel continues to dominate headlines, Lasher sheds light on the unexpected hostility from various quarters, including mainstream media, politicians, college students, and Islamists.
Drawing from the insightful analysis of Charisma columnist Dr. Michael Brown, Lasher explores the factors behind this hostility, with a spotlight on replacement theory— the notion that the Christian church has replaced the Jewish people as God's chosen. Standing firmly with Dr. Brown, Lasher refutes this idea, emphasizing the distinction between the Mosaic and Abrahamic Covenants.
The discussion takes a poignant turn as Lasher passionately advocates for unwavering support for Israel, citing Genesis 12:1-3 and the divine promise that those who bless Israel will be blessed. He addresses concerns from both the left and right political spectrums, urging a balance between patriotism and a biblical perspective on supporting the nation of Israel.
Furthermore, Lasher addresses the dangers of biblical illiteracy, connecting it to societal issues, apostate churches, and compromises within the Christian community. He calls for a return to the foundational principles of scripture, urging viewers to open their Bibles and gain a deeper understanding of the critical times we are living in through a biblical lens.
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0:00 Is biblical illiteracy giving rise to Christian antisemitism in the world today? Hello everyone, I'm James Lasher with Charisma Media. If you have been following the news recently, you would have seen that Israel is still dominating the headlines. But as many correctly pointed out, the narrative rapidly turned against Israel by the likes of mainstream media outlets, anti-Israel politicians, brainwashed college students, and Islamists that seek to form global caliphates and tear down the West. Millions have marched against the nation of Israel worldwide, and the protests are continuing. Why? Because of the satanically driven hatred the world has for God's chosen people.
0:44 What honestly shocked me in all this chaos over Israel's right to simply exist and protect herself from a terrorist organization was how many who call themselves conservatives and Christians have turned their backs on Israel. Charisma columnist Dr. Michael Brown has addressed this surprising hostility towards Jews, and he highlights multiple causations for this hostility, a large factor being replacement theory. To see his more in-depth analysis, there is a link below in the description. But I stand with Dr. Brown, who is himself a Messianic Jew. In saying that this theory that the Christian church has somehow replaced the Jewish people as God's chosen people, it's not mere folly, it is downright unbiblical.
1:35 And it reveals just how shallow the biblical roots really are of many who claim to be Christians. As Christians, we believe that when Jesus died and rose again, He fulfilled the Mosaic covenant as the ultimate sacrifice whose blood was shed to save mankind from sin and death. It did not, nor did Jesus ever claim that it fulfilled the Abrahamic covenant. The Bible says in Genesis 12 verse 1 through 3, Now the Lord said to Abram, Go from your country, your family, and your father's house to the land that I will show you.
2:20 I will make you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless them who bless you and curse him who curses you. And in you, all families of the earth will be blessed. We're going to double back to this verse in just a minute. Don't worry, much of the resistance to sending aid and support to Israel is not located only on the anti-Semitic left side of the aisle. There is a large movement on the right stemming from the America First movement that is against this as well. Let me say, first and foremost, there is nothing at all wrong with being patriotic.
3:06 After six years in the military, I still love my country and think she is worth fighting for. But American greatness can never be restored without corporate repentance before the Lord God in heaven. It is impossible. What the America First movement is missing is that if they truly want to see America spiritually, economically, politically, and socially rejuvenated, then it would be in our best interest to provide Israel with all the support they need. Why? Because of the Bible verse we just read in Genesis.
3:51 The Lord will bless those who bless Israel. Now, that does not mean you blindly agree and go along with things that are unbiblical. But as the saying goes, your best friends are the ones who tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. America must be that friend for Israel as much of the world turns against her, standing by her side even when we do not always agree with their decisions. There is more than just the Abrahamic covenant to prove that the nation of Israel is separate from the Church of Christ. Just look through the multitude of end times prophecies in the Bible, which discuss Israel and Jerusalem.
4:40 God puts in his word how Israel will be cleansed and restored, not replaced. There is so much in the pages of the Bible that show this, and it highlights one of the greatest dangers facing both Israel and the Christian Church today. Biblical illiteracy. People are not digging deep down into the word and taking seriously what God put in the Bible. We are allowing compromises to take place in the Church instead of holding fast to God's design and principles. If we were pressing into Scripture, society would not be in the shape it is in now.
5:24 There would not be the apostate churches rising up at incredible rates. People would not be replacing the cross for the pride flag. There would be Christian leadership shepherding people into repentance at altars that are filled to capacity instead of giving watered down, feel-good messages in seeker-friendly churches. Do not mistake what the Bible says. If you preach the unaltered word of God, the world will hate you. If you stand by God's chosen people, the enemy will attack you. It takes a strength given by the Holy Spirit to weather these attacks.
6:06 And without it, many have fallen into the snares of the devil. So please, if you are hearing my voice today, open up your Bible and see with your own eyes what the Word of God has to say about the nation of Israel. We are living in quickened times. Things are happening at a rate unseen before in human history. And to truly understand the depth and critical importance of these days, they must be viewed through a biblical lens. Thank you for watching. I'm James Lascha with Charisma Media. God bless you.
