A Twofold Calling: Why God Raised Up the Church for the Gospel and the Jewish People
American Christianity, Antisemitism, Apologetics, Christianity, Geo-politics, Gospel, Israel, Jews, Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Tim Orr
Throughout the history of Christianity, God has raised up His people in specific places and times for unique purposes. The early church carried the gospel from Jerusalem across the Roman Empire. The Reformation revived biblical faith and reshaped the Western world. In our time, many Christian leaders believe that God has entrusted a distinctive mission to the American church — a mission with two inseparable parts: to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations and to stand with the Jewish people, including the modern State of Israel. These two callings are not separate tracks. They emerge from the same biblical story, reflect the same divine purposes, and together represent one of the most important responsibilities of the church in our generation. Preach the Gospel — and Fuel a…