What’s Going on in Syria – Behind the Scenes

Have you wondered what the REAL story is in Syria?  What’s motivating things behind the scenes?  No one knows for sure, but here’s my opinion. It’s about Iran and Israel. Here’s why. The country of Iran is not an imminent or direct threat to...

The Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of God – A Response

So my recent blog on Israel, Replacement Theology and the Kingdom of God (or Jesus), was the most read of anything I’ve written. That actually disappoints me, but…it’s not surprising. There’s definitely something about that place and the theology behind it that...

Israel, “Replacement Theology” and Jesus’ Kingdom

I am often asked about my “position on Israel.” In fact, it may be the #1 question Christians ask me.  Non-Christians (of any stripe) never ask me that.  It’s a fair question and deserves a thoughtful response. Some of you don’t care, but for those of you who do,...

Further Understanding of the Modern Middle East

Turkey, Iran and Sudan are on the edges. Sometimes they are lumped in with the “Middle East” but not always.  Turkey is quite different from the Arab countries. They are Turks and speak Turkish for starters.  Iran is also not Arab. They are Persian and speak Farsi. ...