3 BIG Reasons Why Every Christian Should Care About Israel + Immigration with John Ferrer & Jason Jimenez

Why are so many Christians divided over Israel? And what does the Bible actually say about God’s promises to the Jewish people? This week, Frank welcomes Dr. John Ferrer and Pastor Jason Jimenez, recorded on site from CrossExamined Instructor Academy 2026 in Charlotte, NC, to kick off a two-part conversation on what they call the 4 I’s that Christians are struggling to think biblically about: Israel, Immigration, Islam, and Identity. In Part 1, they tackle the first two and answer questions like:

What are the theological, moral, and political implications of how we approach Israel?
What are the major views on the current state of Israel?
Is God finished with Israel, or do His covenant promises still stand?
What is the proper context of Romans 11 in regards to Israel?
What Scriptures reveal God’s future plan for Israel?
Why should Christians support an apostate Israel?
What does it mean to “bless” Israel? Should we agree with everything that Israel does?
What does Paul mean when he says the Gentiles will be “grafted” into God’s plan for the Church?
What is the Khazar theory?
How does anti-Zionism often become antisemitism?
Why does it seem like the Jewish people are constantly being persecuted?
Why do Christians need to understand Islam to understand Israel’s actions?
Why are borders important, and what does loving your neighbor actually require?

The conversation doesn’t end here! Join us next week as Frank, John, and Jason continue their conversation on immigration and tackle the remaining 2 I’s: Islam and Identity, and explore why both are essential for Christians seeking to navigate today’s culture biblically.

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