Do the Jews Have a Divine Right to the Land of Israel?
This is a hot-button issue, especially with what is currently happening between Israel and Hamas. Many Christians, especially those who believe in Dispensationalism, believe that the land of Israel remains the divinely appointed homeland of the Jewish people. They base their belief on passages like Psalm 105:7-11. I disagree with this view, as do many Christians. While I support the nation of Israel in their current fight against Hamas, and I believe they have a political right to the land of Israel, I do not believe the Jews today have a divine right to that land. One of the most eloquent voices on this topic is Steve Gregg. In a recent interview , Steve Gregg articulated the position that the Jews do NOT have a divine right to the land of Israel. I will try to summarize his argument below, but I recommend that you watch the interview. First, God's promise to give Israel the land of Canaan was completely fulfilled (Josh 21:43-45)....
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