Synopsis
Did you know that Israel, the Church, and the Lord Jesus share the same birthday? Most Christians know that the Church was born on Pentecost. Few know that Israel had the same birthday 1,500 years earlier. The Church has entirely missed the real birthday of Jesus. In addition all three - Jesus, the Church, and Israel - share a common fate at the Cross. On Passover only the Passover lamb was sacrificed. Why was Jesus crucified along with two others? What is Satan's role in the rise and fall of world empires? What is America's role in the last days? America is not mentioned in the Bible. Many speculate that the EU (European Union) will be the last world empire from which the Antichrist will arise. But this book contends that the last world empire is here already! World empires are inspired by Satan. Will America be any different? The Church's understanding of the Great Commission has been affected by Replacement theology. She has ignored Israel's vital role in the end times. A clear understanding of Israel's role in the fulfillment of biblical prophecies is crucial to developing a true and accurate assessment of our times. Israel is the key to understanding the Bible and our times. We are as in the days of Noah. Israel will soon arise and finish the mission that God has for her. Early Christianity had rich Jewish roots. Recover that connection and books such as Job, Ruth, Esther, and Jonah, take on a much deeper dimension. It is my sincere hope that this book, Israel: A Light Unto the Nations, will light up your understanding of the Bible and the times we are living in like a million-megawatt light-bulb in your soul, and spur us to reach out ever more fervently with the gospel.
About the Author
Born and educated in Singapore the author moved to Perth, Australia with his family in 1998. He holds a Bachelor's degree in business from the University of Singapore (1972); Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from Asia Theological Centre for Evangelism and Mission (1993); and a Master of Arts (with honours) from Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (1999). For nearly thirty years he held executive positions in several multi-national companies, the last of which was as the director and head of a U.S logistics operation in Singapore. He became a born-again Christian in 1986, and served in various capacities in the church in Singapore. After taking up seminary studies to improve his understanding of the Bible and to minister more effectively in his church, he decided to exit the business world to focus more intensely on the study of God's Word, the Bible, in 1997. Now ministering in small groups he is involved in preaching and teaching in both Singapore and Perth, Australia. He has spent the last ten years in an intensive study of the Bible and has developed a great love for Israel and the Jewish people. His concern is that a genuine and deep love of Israel and the Jewish people may not exist in many churches. His desire in this book is to illuminate the Church's understanding of Israel in the Bible and to support and pray for Israel. His recreational activities in the past were swimming, scuba diving, sky-diving, and playing squash. His interest now is mainly focused on the Bible - teaching and sharing the truth of the Bible and Israel - as well as reading and playing the occasional game of golf.
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