My Personal Position on Israel

In light of ongoing discussions about Israel — both in the Church and in the public square — I want to share my convictions plainly. These are not political talking points or reactionary opinions. They’re the product of years of study in Scripture and a desire to see God’s promises understood and honored rightly. Specifically, I am responding to the recent conversation between Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes regarding Zionists. After listening, I’m curious, does Tucker hate me? Let me know what you think in the comments.

I believe that God’s promises to Abraham concerning ethnic Israel, the physical descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, will ultimately be fulfilled when those descendants inherit the land God pledged to them.

Throughout Scripture, the covenant is portrayed as everlasting (Genesis 17:7–8). While Israel has been disciplined, scattered, and regathered multiple times, God’s covenant promises have never been revoked.

The trajectory of biblical prophecy points toward a literal, political Israel, a restored nation-state with Jerusalem once again at its center. This includes the prophetic expectation of a rebuilt temple, renewed sacrifices, and a distinct national identity in the last days.

These prophecies are not symbolic or spiritualized; they are concrete realities that align with God’s pattern of fulfilling His Word literally.

I believe that the reestablishment of Israel as a modern state in 1948 was more than a geopolitical event. It was, and likely is, a step in the unfolding of biblical prophecy.

The rebirth of the nation after nearly two millennia of dispersion mirrors Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones coming to life (Ezekiel 37). Whether one sees it as the beginning or merely a precursor, it undeniably marks a prophetic milestone.

I do not believe that the Gentile Church has permanently replaced Israel in God’s redemptive plan. Rather, the Church has been grafted in (Romans 11:17–24), temporarily participating in the blessings of the covenant until Israel is spiritually reborn.

In the end, the Church will be removed from the stage of history (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17), and ethnic Israel, inhabiting the land once again, will experience national spiritual renewal.

Since 1948, the State of Israel has proven to be a consistent ally of the United States. While relationships between nations always exist along a spectrum of interests and tensions, I would place Israel near the same level of alliance as the United Kingdom.

Our shared democratic values, strategic cooperation, and moral commitment to freedom have forged a unique friendship worth preserving.

I believe it is both good policy and biblically consistent for the United States to support Israel, provided such support aligns with the best interests of both nations. Supporting an ally does not mean giving a blank check of approval for every action or leader.

Supporting Israel should never mean excusing injustice or wrongdoing. Christians must be clear-eyed about the moral complexities of any government, including Israel’s.

In the same way, our nation should not tolerate espionage, manipulation, or exploitation, whether by friend or foe. Loyalty to our allies should never compromise the safety and security of Americans.

Ultimately, I believe Israel and the United States are two sovereign nations, allied together for the common good. As a Christian, I appreciate this relationship through the lens of Scripture, seeing in it a reminder of God’s faithfulness to His Word and His ongoing work in history.

Our role as believers is to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6), to stand with truth, and to trust that God will bring all things to their appointed end.

History is not random. It is redemptive. Every headline points somewhere, toward a day when Christ will reign from Jerusalem, and every promise of God will find its “Yes and Amen” in Him. Until then, we watch, we pray, and we stand firm.