In the days leading up the official opening of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, you will likely have seen an explosion of excitement among many American evangelicals. This is because millions believe that the increased recognition of Israel as a sovereign and God-ordained nation is a central element in the series of events that will precede the return of Jesus Christ. “Prophecy,” “End-Times,”
“Armageddon,” “Apocalypse,” these are all terms that have been flying around in recent days. Here’s more context to help better understand what’s happening: Firstly, among huge swathes of evangelicals, there is a fundamental belief that God is repatriating his people to the promised land of Israel. Simply put, many Christians believe that God’s promise to protect and uphold the Jewish people is an eternal one – that it is a promise that very much still applies today. Genesis 15:18-21 reads: READ MORE
