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[ Scriptural Thesis Ep 2 ] A Perspective on Covenant, Christ, and the Call to Discernment

 From a Christian perspective, the theological divide between Judaism and Christianity is profound, rooted in fundamentally irreconcilable views of Jesus Christ’s identity and the nature of God’s covenant. The New Testament presents Jesus as the Messiah, Lord, and Savior, fulfilling the Old Testament’s promises, while Judaism explicitly rejects this claim, maintaining a distinct covenantal framework. This essay clarifies that the Bible does not mandate Christian support for the modern Israeli government, particularly when its leaders or adherents reject Christ, as evidenced by Jesus’ own critiques, including his reference to the “synagogue of Satan.” By examining key New Testament passages and contrasting them with Talmudic texts, we highlight contradictions between the two faiths, Judaism’s rejection of Jesus, and Christianity’s call to follow Christ alone. Furthermore, the essay addresses the Old Testament pattern of Israel’s covenant-breaking and God’s judgment, which continues in the rejection of Christ, and Revelation’s warning of wrath against those who falsely claim covenantal status. Christians are called to love the land of Israel as a biblical promise but not to unconditionally support a regime that denies Christ, maintaining discernment rooted in New Testament teachings.