I join host Melissa Huray on The Hope Report to discuss the worldwide turning against Israel and Pastor Mike’s new book on replacement theology!
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The Hope Report – Melissa Huray and Dr. Mike Discuss Replacement Theology
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Kingdom War Room 57 – The Rise of Replacement Theology and Anti Jewish Propaganda
In this Kingdom War Room roundtable, Dr. Michael Lake is joined by Dr. Mike Spaulding, Dr. Corby Shuey, and Dr. Justin Elwell for a sober, Scripture-centered discussion on replacement theology (supersessionism)—its historical roots, its modern resurgence, and why it fuels dangerous anti-Israel rhetoric in our day.
We address:
• how supersessionism was codified historically and how it continues to shape today’s conversations
• why God’s covenants (especially the Abrahamic) are foundational to understanding the entire Bible
• the warning of Romans 11 and the inconsistency of claiming “Israel is replaced” while still appealing to Israel in end-times frameworks
• why “unhitching” from the Old Testament throws away the very definitions that make the New Testament intelligible
• the difference between critiquing a government’s policies and condemning an entire people
• why the remnant must return to the Word of God—with God’s definitions—if we’re going to stand faithfully in the days ahead
📌 Featured resource: Dr. Mike Spaulding’s new book addressing replacement theology and the biblical case for God’s covenant faithfulness.
A View From The Bunker – Replacement Theology – Derek Gilbert with Dr. Mike Spaulding
THE ENEMY has driven a wedge between Christians and Jews. About 1,900 years of bad blood exists, and it’s exacerbated by a belief that Christians have replaced Israel in the blessings promised by God.
Dr. Mike Spaulding (DrMikeSpaulding.com), author of the book Replacement Theology, joins us to address the contentious relationship between Christians and Jews, particularly in light of rising anti-Jewish sentiment within the Christian community. Mike argues that many Christians have rejected prophetic scriptures, leading to a misunderstanding of the role of Israel and the Jewish people in God’s plan. He emphasizes that replacement theology, which posits that the church has replaced Israel, is fundamentally flawed and not supported by scripture. We delve into historical context, theological implications, and the urgent need for Christians to recognize the enduring covenant between God and the Jewish people.
The Berean Call Answers Questions About Anti-Semitic “Theories” – Lighthouse Trails Research Project
A Jewish family being taken by Nazis during the Holocaust.
(photo credit: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum)
LTRP Note: As our editors and authors have expressed clearly for 18 years, Lighthouse Trails loves the Jewish people and believes that the nation of Israel has significance in Bible prophecy. We are grateful for The Berean Call’s answer below. Over the last six years, four different sets of people (Lighthouse Trails Readers) have shown up at the Lighthouse Trails facility (from various regions of North America) who shared with us a disturbing “theory” (which is discussed below). We knew from the things they were saying it was an anti-Semitic view. One of the parties expressed outright hate for the Jews. It is hard to fathom how professing Christians would believe something that is so contrary to Scripture. We are thankful that most of the readers who contact Lighthouse Trails love the Jews and believe what the Bible says about the nation of Israel and her significance in Bible prophecy. For those who would like to know more about what Lighthouse Trails believes on this matter, read our article, “What Lighthouse Trails Believes About Israel and the Jews.”
Replacement Theology: Its Root, Fruit, and Consequences for Jewish People and the Nation of Israel – NOW AVAILABLE
Excerpt:
What Replacement Theology as a system embraces is metaphysical personalism – a belief that Old Testament realities/promises are transformed/absorbed/dissolved in Christ. By doing this, Replacement Theology believes it is justified in discarding/eliminating God’s covenant promises to Israel and co-opting them to the church. This is a serious error. There is a direct cause-and-effect relationship between Replacement Theology/Supersessionism and antisemitism. Replacement Theology adherents can no longer hide from this conclusion. Nor should we allow them to do so. Any theology that leads to hating people, be they Jewish or otherwise, is a theology not worthy of our consideration and must be opposed.
We are at a pivotal point in history. How the church approaches Israel today will determine the impact it has on the earth in our day and until the return of Jesus. Israel remains an inescapable stumbling block for many Christians. This should not be the case. The church should be Israel’s biggest advocate. That it is not is a sad commentary. God’s eternal plan for Israel is intertwined with His plan for all the nations. Christians, above all people, should make it a pursuit to understand the biblical story of Israel and God’s plan for them in the future. Buckle up, friends, the ride is going to be bumpy for some.
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