Overview-Anti-Semitism is the Spirit of Antichrist
“The Gentiles “are fellow heirs [with the Jews] and fellow members of the body [of the Jewish Messiah], and fellow partakers of the promise in Messiah Yahshua through the gospel””
The Jewish Apostle Paul (originally named Shaul), was a scholar of the Holy Scriptures. From his youth he had studied and memorized the Torah and Tenach, the complete Old Testament! Yahshua (Jesus) commissioned and sent Paul, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to minister to the first Gentiles who were coming to faith in the Jewish Messiah (Acts 9:15). This marked the new era of the gospel message of Yahshua and the kingdom of heaven now going also to the Gentiles who “are fellow heirs [with the Jews] and fellow members of the body [of the Jewish Messiah], and fellow partakers of the promise in Messiah Yahshua through the gospel” (Ephesians 3:6). Paul was mightily equipped and anointed by the Holy Spirit to teach the Gentiles about the God of Israel and His Son the Savior, YAHshua. Yahshua’s name literally means -“YAHveh - is salvation”.
Paul, in his wisdom and desire to protect the young Gentile believers, continually warned of Satan’s strategies of deception that could easily lure them back into captivity to their former way of life (Acts 13:9). The apostle understood the special vulnerability for the newly “born again” Gentile followers of Yahshua (Jesus) (Romans 11:13, Ephesians 3:1, John 3:3). Paul referred to them as “wild, not cultivated olive tree branches” (Romans 11:17). He knew how susceptible they were because of their former life as foreigners to the God of Israel, not having a biblical foundation or understanding of His Word. Paul said, “I don’t want you to be unaware of Satan’s schemes, lest he have an advantage over you” (see 2 Corinthians 2:11).
“ Apostle Paul strongly cautioned, “Do not be arrogant toward the [original Jewish] branches; but if you are arrogant, remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you””
In the Messiah's merciful love, Paul exhorted and continually warned his beloved Gentile brethren to be on guard against deception and pride which would be rebellion against the Holy One and His Jewish people. He profoundly exclaimed, “Remember, you Gentiles … remember you were at that time separate from Messiah [Christ], excluded from the people of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, having no hope and without God in the world” (Ephesians 2:11-12). Paul strongly cautioned, “Do not be arrogant toward the [original Jewish] branches; but if you are arrogant, remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you”. You will say then, “Branches [some unbelieving Jews] were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear; for if God did not spare the natural branches, He will not spare you, either” (Romans 11:18-21). This is why in essence Paul was always exhorting the Gentiles, “you must continue in humility, not only were you foreigners but you must remember that “the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God”, which are the Holy Scriptures (Romans 3:2). If it wasn’t for the Jewish people there would be no oracles. They were “the chosen people” to know the God of Israel, to record His Scriptures, and to “be His witnesses” so the Gentiles could learn about the God of Israel (Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Isaiah 43:10). Paul knew that if they forgot their humble origins as Gentile foreigners that they were in danger, as “wild olive tree branches", of being cut off and thrown into the fire because of their pride and anti-Semitic attitude towards Messiah’s brethren (Romans 11:17,21).
“The apostle Paul saw the threatening forthcoming strategies of “replacement theology”, he was well aware of Satan’s anti-Semitism (hatred of Jews) throughout the ages and understood how it was going to enter the hearts of Gentile believers within the body of Messiah by bringing in doctrines and attitudes that would be infused with the poison of anti-Semitism””
“Therefore I,… implore you [Gentiles] to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit [Jew and Gentile one new man] in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling…” (Ephesians 4:1-4) Paul was their “father through the gospel”, who wholeheartedly warned his Gentile spiritual sons and daughters that a massive deception of Satan was going to come (1 Corinthians 4:15). The apostle Paul saw the threatening forthcoming strategies of “replacement theology”. As a Jewish man from the tribe of Benjamin, he was well aware of Satan’s anti-Semitism (hatred of Jews) throughout the ages and understood how it was going to enter the hearts of Gentile believers within the body of Messiah by bringing in doctrines, traditions, attitudes, and translations that would be infused with the poison of anti-Semitism. Ultimately, this would lead to what is called replacement theology. Sadly, multitudes of Christians have embraced this evil lie, which erroneously believes that God rejected the Jews and that the Gentiles had replaced them as the recipients of Israel’s promises and blessings. In arrogance they say, ”We have replaced Israel in God’s heart and plan and their promises are for us.” Replacement Theology completely undermines what Yahshua (Jesus) sent His Spirit to accomplish within His true body of believers, which embraces both the believing Jews and Gentiles.
“The Bible foretells that Satan is going to spread His hatred towards the God of Israel and His chosen people, the Jews, to such a point in these last days that all the nations of the earth would turn against Israel, both people and land””
We are in the most critical time on the face of the earth and “approaching the time such as never was and will never be again” (see Matthew 24:21), it is called “the tribulation” and “the time of Jacob’s trouble” (Jeremiah 30:7). Even now, as tumultuous “wars and rumors of wars” (Matthew 24:6) are breaking out in Israel, anti-Semitic propaganda is increasing daily, stirring up worldwide hatred for Israel and the Jewish people. The Bible foretells that Satan is going to spread His hatred towards the God of Israel and His chosen people, the Jews, to such a point in these last days that all the nations of the earth would turn against Israel, both people and land. “It will come about on that day that I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who lift it will injure themselves severely. And all the nations of the earth will be gathered against it” (Zechariah 12:3). The biblical knowledge of God’s plan for the Jews and Gentiles to come together as “one new man” (Ephesians 2:14-18) has been ignored by many preachers, teachers, and believers who harbor anti-Semitism and replacement theology in their hearts, instead of humble gratitude and love for the Jewish people. All those who truly love and obey the Jewish Messiah must guard their hearts from any anti-Semitic attitudes towards His very own brethren for whom He came first and foremost.
“For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, by abolishing in His flesh the hostility, … so that in Himself He might make the two one new man, in this way establishing peace; and that He might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the hostility. And He came and preached peace to you who were far away [the Gentiles], and peace to those who were near [the Jews]; for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father” (Ephesians 2:14-18)
The Almighty sovereignly proclaimed to Abraham, “I WILL BLESS THOSE WHO BLESS YOU, AND THE ONE WHO CURSES YOU I WILL CURSE. AND IN YOU ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH WILL BE BLESSED” (GENESIS 12:3). “Satan comes to rob, kill, and destroy” (John 10:10), he will harm Yahveh’s Jewish people and Yahveh’s redeemed Gentiles in one fell blow. In the same way, Gentile believers who are anti-Semitic and embrace replacement theology, are harming their Jewish brethren and bringing the sovereign Abrahamic covenant curses upon themselves! They are being robbed of the promised blessing upon the faithful seed of Abraham, the forefather of all who believe, whether Jew or Gentile. We who believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, must uphold, love, and worship Yahshua (Jesus), the King of the Jews, and Lion of the Tribe of Judah, “in Spirit and in truth” (John 4:23) through His blessings upon His people, Israel, and prayers for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122). We must remember to be careful never to side with the enemies of the God and Messiah of the Bible.
The Holy Spirit will not dwell in lives that embrace Satan’s theologies, lies, and pernicious poisons of anti-Semitism. The prevalent mentality of replacement theology throughout much of Christian history to this day is exactly what Apostle Paul warned against. Paul exclaimed to the Gentile believers, “God has not rejected His people, has He? May it never be! [God forbid!]” (Romans 11:1) "For I do not want you, brothers and sisters, to be uninformed of this mystery—so that you will not be wise in your own estimation—that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in …” (Romans 11:25). It is becoming obvious to many that we are at the end of the age, but what is not so obvious, and equally biblical, is that we are at the end of the age of the Gentiles as was prophetically proclaimed to occur in the last days.
“ There is always a righteous diligent remnant who search the Scriptures to truly learn the Word and will of the God of Israel and the Messiah, but sadly, that is only a remnant””
Satan’s anti-Semitic venom has opened the door for many pagan-rooted doctrines and traditions to replace the holy root of pure biblical truth. These doctrines and traditions have been passed on as a spiritual inheritance from century to century within the church system. There is always a righteous diligent remnant who search the Scriptures to truly learn the Word and will of the God of Israel and the Messiah. They have maintained the cause of pure doctrinal truth and righteousness, but sadly, that is only a remnant. Yahshua (Jesus) said there are only a few who find the narrow path but the many go through the broad path of accepting what has been handed down and what seems right (Matthew 7:13-14). “There is a way which seems right to a person, but its end is the way of death” (Proverbs 14:12). The Savior spoke to the religious leaders of His day, words that should speak loudly to us at the end of the age, words to all those who embrace replacement theology, including doctrines and traditions of men that have replaced uncompromised biblical truth. Messiah said, ’This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far away from Me. ‘But in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men’” (Matthew 15:8-9).
“ How odd of God to choose the Jew, but not so odd as those who choose the Jewish God and hate the Jew””
