My mother-in-law had a conversation with her friend about me. She mentioned my work with The Friends of Israel, and her friend knew that I am a believer. Without knowing …
Speaking the Truth in Love
Have you ever been in a conversation that required you to speak the truth, but you knew immediately that the truth alone was going to be inflammatory and offensive? In …
The Kosher Kitchen
Walking into a local supermarket, I asked the cashier, “Can you tell me in which aisle you keep the matzo?” She replied, “Matzo? Never heard of it!” as she kept …
In Memoriam: My Remembrance of Dr. John C. Whitcomb
The first time I met Dr. John C. Whitcomb,1 he made me feel like I was greeting an old friend. You see, Dr. Whitcomb loved people. He had a heart …
7 Things You Might Not Know About Israel
We love Israel! That comes as no surprise. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you love Israel, too. But if you’ve never been to the country or gotten …
Who Were the Sadducees and Pharisees?
The curtain falls as the tragic scene ends. Moments later, as it rises for the next scene, we find that the set has been rearranged and everything—from the characters to …
Did God Save People Before Abraham?
God’s love for the Jewish people drives our work here at The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. The basis for His calling of His Chosen People lies in Genesis 12 …
Is There a Purpose for the Law Today?
In his letter to the Ephesian believers, Paul argued that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, apart from any legalistic requirements (Eph. 2:8-9). Years earlier Paul had shared this …
When Did Jesus Stop Being Jewish?
“Ty, I have a question,” he said. “When did Jesus stop being Jewish?” Jacob and I have had many great conversations over the past few years about the Bible, Jewish …
