There are a number of opinions about Israel, so I thought to share my view, and see if there is any agreement to it:
About Christian regard for Israel, I believe we need to defend them as God's covenant people, who will be restored as an earthly people and governing authority under God in the Millennium time. The Bible clearly teaches this; notwithstanding that God has them under discipline today as a scattered people, who have rebelled ---are blinded, and rejected the grace of God in Jesus, the Christ.
Israel will repent in time as prophecy shows. Though until that restoration day nationally, individual Israelites everywhere must come to Christ in this present age to be saved. They are on the same ground as the Gentiles.
Certainly, in a practical and godly way, I believe Israel should recognize that the various Arabs in the nation of Israel ought to be treated properly and adequately, if they are law-abiding and peaceful; and until they become real citizens and supportive and loyal to the government for full benefits. The Arabs dwelling outside of Israel seem to keep trying to infiltrate for harm and continually attack the Israelite citizens, which certainly is wrong on their part.
This present animosity will all likely continue, I believe, until the Lord Jesus returns. He will then purify the earth, judge and restore delinquent Israelites, and establish His reign over God's earthly people of Israel, and God's heavenly people who are of the "Bride of Christ" --the Church.
About Christian regard for Israel, I believe we need to defend them as God's covenant people, who will be restored as an earthly people and governing authority under God in the Millennium time. The Bible clearly teaches this; notwithstanding that God has them under discipline today as a scattered people, who have rebelled ---are blinded, and rejected the grace of God in Jesus, the Christ.
Israel will repent in time as prophecy shows. Though until that restoration day nationally, individual Israelites everywhere must come to Christ in this present age to be saved. They are on the same ground as the Gentiles.
Certainly, in a practical and godly way, I believe Israel should recognize that the various Arabs in the nation of Israel ought to be treated properly and adequately, if they are law-abiding and peaceful; and until they become real citizens and supportive and loyal to the government for full benefits. The Arabs dwelling outside of Israel seem to keep trying to infiltrate for harm and continually attack the Israelite citizens, which certainly is wrong on their part.
This present animosity will all likely continue, I believe, until the Lord Jesus returns. He will then purify the earth, judge and restore delinquent Israelites, and establish His reign over God's earthly people of Israel, and God's heavenly people who are of the "Bride of Christ" --the Church.