{"product_id":"the-israel-controversy","title":"The Israel Controversy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCut through the controversy-and discover what Scripture really says about Israel.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave conflicting sermons, viral headlines, prophecy claims, and accusations about Israel left you wondering what to believe? Does supporting Israel mean defending everything the Jewish state does-or does pursuing justice require rejecting Israel's continuing biblical significance? And how can you separate Scripture from politics, misinformation, and inherited theology?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou do not have to choose between truth and compassion, covenant and justice, or biblical prophecy and clear-eyed discernment. There is a way to approach Israel that begins not with political camps, but with the character, Word, and purposes of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough more than forty years of study, prayer, ministry, and firsthand experience, Sandra Teplinsky has learned to ask a deeper question: not simply, \"Is God for or against Israel?\" but, \"Who are You, Lord, and what are You doing?\" Writing as an Israeli-American Jewish believer in Jesus, former trial attorney, and longtime Jerusalem resident, Sandra opens Romans 8-11 and the whole counsel of Scripture to help you examine the Israel controversy with greater clarity, humility, and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn\u003ci\u003eThe Israel Controversy\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll discover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnderstand God's covenant faithfulness\u003c\/b\u003e and what His promises to Israel mean today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscern Israel's continuing biblical role\u003c\/b\u003e without idealizing the Jewish people or state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterpret Israel-related Scriptures in context\u003c\/b\u003e instead of relying on isolated verses or inherited assumptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEvaluate Christian Zionism and supersessionism\u003c\/b\u003e against the whole counsel of Scripture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePursue justice for Palestinians\u003c\/b\u003e without erasing God's covenant purposes for Israel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou do not have to be discipled by outrage, confusion, accusation, or fear. The enemy's strategies of hatred and deception do not have the final word. As you surrender your assumptions to Scripture and the Spirit of God, you can stand firmly in truth while growing deeper in mercy, justice, courage, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"To know what to think biblically about the Israel controversy, we must first know how to think biblically.\" - Sandra Teplinsky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Revelations Include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod's love for Israel does not mean approval of everything Israel does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiritual fulfillment in Messiah does not automatically erase God's original covenant promises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiblical election means responsibility and service-not racial superiority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael and the Church are distinct yet profoundly connected in God's redemptive purposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod's ultimate purpose in Israel is to reveal Himself and advance His kingdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want biblical clarity about Israel but do not know where to begin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou support Israel but want deeper Scriptural grounding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou question Christian Zionism or Israel's continuing covenant role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou care about Palestinian suffering and biblical justice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to understand prophecy without sensationalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want your convictions shaped by Scripture rather than headlines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou do not have to ignore Israel's failures to take God's covenant seriously, nor abandon compassion for Palestinians to affirm Israel's biblical significance. This book invites you beyond the familiar pro-Israel versus anti-Israel divide and into something deeper: a surrendered pursuit of God's heart, Word, truth, justice, and ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep beyond the controversy. Let God renew your mind, deepen your love, sharpen your discernment, and show you what Israel reveals about Him.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57555394330997,"sku":"9798881509965","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/the-israel-controversy","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}