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Perspective Paper
Replacement Theology
How should the Church understand its identity in view of God's promises to Israel and the Jewish people? This paper will define what is called "replacement theology" and argue that Israel remains a distinct entity that is not superseded by the Church.
Theology, Antisemitism
Article
Paul Always Went “To the Jew First,” So Why Did We Stop?
What this zealous Pharisee experienced on the road to Damascus was not conversion to Christianity, but acceptance of a new life and calling offered by the Jewish Messiah, Jesus. The mission of Paul’s life may have changed—but his identification as a son of Israel did not.
Theology
Start Here
Welcome, pastor. You’ve got the heart and desire to teach your church the Bible in its true Jewish context, but where do you begin? These practical steps will help you gain a healthy understanding of Israel and your church.Start 1 Watch the Beginners Guide to Loving Israel This 4 part video series will teach you […]
Happy Holidays 2020
Merry Hanukkah! Happy Holidays 2020 Nic Lesmeister, Director of Gateway Center for Israel, wishes you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. Nic shares the unique connection of these two December holidays. *Correction: In the video, I mistakenly said “pagan roots of Christianity” when I meant to say “pagan roots of Christmas traditions”. Neither I, […]
Perspective Paper
The Church and Jewish Identity
The following paper will outline the biblical perspective on Jewish identity and argue that an ongoing distinction between Jewish and Gentile believers is fundamental to Christian theology.
Theology
Article
The Seven Approaches to Romans 1:16
Does Paul actually mean that the gospel should be for Jewish people “first?” But aren’t we all “one in Christ?”
Theology
Perspective Paper
Unhealthy Theologies of Israel
One of the primary reasons why GCFI exists is to guide the Church on what a healthy understanding of Israel can look like. This paper will outline some of the most common errors, misconceptions and unhealthy teachings about Israel and the Jewish people.
Theology
Article
The Bible’s Surprising Views on Race
Racism and ethnic divisions have been the loudest conversations of recent months in America. This important discussion, unfortunately, has often not found a home in the Christian Church. We feel that many of the church-based conversations on race overlook a key understanding from the Bible.
Theology
Audio
Ministry to the Jewish People & God’s Heart for Israel
About this interview In this episode, Missions in the Modern Day Podcast host Randy Bohlender interviews Nic Lesmeister. When Nic moved to Israel in 2014, little did he know that God was preparing him to be part of a movement that would one day serve to revitalize the heart of the church for Israel.  Throughout […]
Interviews
Perspective Paper
The Jewish Foundation of Christianity
Because this topic is so crucial at the present time, it is important to define what exactly we mean when we say that Christianity has a Jewish foundation.
Jewish History, Theology
Video
Interview With Waylon Sears
Pastor Waylon Sears of Zion City Church (formerly Victory Worship Center) Tucson, Arizona shares about God's heart for Israel and how it applies to the Church today.
Interviews
 4 mins
Video
Interview with Aaron Kennedy
Pastor Aaron Kennedy at Open Door Church, North Carolina speaks about how Pastor Robert Morris changed his understanding of "To the Jew First" and the blessing and awakening his church received after embracing this concept. You can learn more about this in our perspective paper: To The Jew First
Interviews
Video
Interview with Steven Kaylor
Pastor Steven Kaylor shares how bringing a love for Israel to Hope Church in Tokyo Japan changed everything.
Interviews
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Perspective Paper
To the Jew First
After boldly declaring that the gospel is powerful and effective for all who have faith in Jesus, Paul clarifies that it is: “to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”
Jewish Outreach, Theology
Perspective Paper
What We Believe About Israel
We believe in Israel’s irrevocable election and affirm the calling of Jewish followers of the Messiah to remain true to their identity as Jews.
Theology
The Three C’s of Shabbat
The Gift of Time The Three C’s of Sabbath These simple, life-giving concepts have made Sabbath our family’s favorite day of the week, and could work for you, too!
Article
Educate yourself about Israel and Jewish life
When you take the time to educate and discover for yourself why Israel and the Jewish people are so important, and then share that knowledge with others, you are blessing Israel!
Jewish Outreach
Article
Ask Them In
Go deeper in than praying for and encouraging Jewish people and build a meaningful relationship by "asking them in."
Jewish Outreach
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