What does it really mean for Christians to stand with the Jewish people — in a way that is biblical, honest, and free from hidden agendas?
In this episode of the Bridge Builders Forum, we share an excerpt from Session 3 of the Olive Tree Pilot Course, part of the Olive Tree Campaign—an initiative designed to help Christians grow in understanding what it means to stand against antisemitism and with the Jewish people.
In this session, Ryan Lambert walks through Olive Tree Affirmations 6–8, addressing three of the most sensitive and often misunderstood topics in Jewish–Christian relations:
• Should Christians evangelize Jews?
• Is this “dual covenant theology”?
• Do the Jewish people still have a covenantal bond to the Land of Israel?
Drawing deeply from Epistle to the Romans chapters 9–11, especially Paul’s olive tree metaphor in Romans 11, this session challenges replacement theology and zero-sum readings of Scripture.
You’ll hear a careful explanation of:
Why targeting Jews for conversion damages trust and misunderstands Paul’s covenantal language
How God’s faithfulness to Israel and Gentile redemption in Christ are not in competition
Why affirming the Jewish people’s covenantal connection to the Land of Israel can be rooted in the New Testament itself
If you care about the future of Jewish–Christian relations, this conversation will challenge and sharpen your thinking.
Learn more about the Olive Tree Campaign and the Olive Tree Affirmations at www.bridgebuildersforum.com/olivetree
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