Biblical Israel vs. Modern Israel: A Christian Guide to the Conflict

Also see: *Does The Bible Command Christians To Protect the Liars and Psychopaths In Israel? (Updated)

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During a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Senator Ted Cruz invoked Genesis 12:3—"I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you"—to justify unconditional U.S. support for Israel. But when pressed, Cruz couldn’t even name the verse’s origin until Carlson supplied it. The phrase "those who bless Israel will be blessed" originates from Genesis 12:3, where God promises to bless Abraham (and by extension, his “seed” ) and to curse those who curse them.

Cruz then stated that this means that we are commanded to support the nation of Israel, but then Tucker asked a very good question: “Is the current nation of Israel run by Benjamin Netanyahu the same nation that God was talking about in Genesis?” Cruz replied: “YES” … but is it?

We’ll talk about that in a moment…

This exchange exposes a dangerous blind spot in modern Christianity: countless believers unquestioningly endorse the modern state of Israel based on a fundamental misreading of Scripture. The reality, as we'll demonstrate, is far more complex and theologically significant. At the heart of this error lies a crucial misunderstanding about the identity of Abraham's true descendants (“seed”) and the biblical definition of "Israel." This isn't merely an academic debate—it's a critical issue with direct consequences for how Christians should view today's Middle East conflicts, particularly the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran that could draw America into another disastrous war.

Understanding Abraham’s True "Seed"

The entire debate hinges on Galatians 3:16, where Paul makes an unmistakable declaration: "The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. Scripture does not say ‘and to seeds,’ meaning many people, but ‘and to your seed,’ meaning one person, who is Christ." This single verse demolishes the argument that God’s promises automatically apply to ethnic Jews or the modern state of Israel.

Scripture reveals four distinct meanings of "Abraham’s seed," each with different implications:

First, Abraham’s natural seed includes all his physical descendants—Ishmael and Isaac, Jacob and Esau, Jews and Arabs alike. Yet God made clear that mere biological descent doesn’t guarantee inheritance of the covenant (Genesis 17:19-21; Romans 9:7).

Second, his special natural seed refers specifically to Jacob’s descendants—the nation of Israel. While this group received unique privileges (Romans 9:4-5), even they weren’t guaranteed spiritual blessings without faith (Jeremiah 4:4)

Third, Abraham’s spiritual seed encompasses all true believers in Christ, whether Jew or Gentile. As Paul explains, "If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise" (Galatians 3:29).

Finally, and most importantly, the singular Seed is Christ Himself (Galatians 3:16). Every spiritual blessing flows through Him alone.

The bottom line is that Jesus is Abraham's ultimate "Seed” (Galatians 3:16), and all who have faith in Him—Jew or Gentile—are the true heirs of the promise (Galatians 3:29).

So … What About Modern Israel?

Romans 9:6-8 delivers a bombshell: "Not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children...it is not the children by physical descent who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham’s offspring."

The Bible uses the term "Israel" in several distinct ways. First and foremost, it originated as the new name given to Jacob after his divine encounter where he wrestled with God (Genesis 32:28). This personal name, meaning "he who struggles with God," marked a transformational moment in Jacob's life.

Over time, "Israel" expanded to describe the entire ethnic nation descended from Jacob's twelve sons (Exodus 1:1-7). This physical, genealogical Israel comprised God's chosen people under the Mosaic Law, also known as the Old Covenant. However, Scripture makes clear that merely being born into this bloodline didn't guarantee spiritual standing, as many ethnic Israelites proved unfaithful (Romans 9:6).

This means:

The modern state of Israel (established in 1948) is a geopolitical entity, not the biblical Israel of Scripture. While it includes Jewish people, its government is secular, its policies often ungodly, and most citizens reject Jesus as Messiah (John 5:43).

∙ Jesus Himself warned that physical descent from Abraham means nothing without repentance (Matthew 3:9). The destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 marked God’s judgment on unbelieving Israel (Luke 19:41-44), while the gospel went out to all nations.

For Christians today, this understanding should shape how we view current events in the Middle East. The modern state of Israel holds historical and political significance, but it is not the "Israel of God" (Galatians 6:16). That title belongs solely to those—from every nation—who are redeemed by Christ.

The Khazar Theory: A Historical Wildcard

Mainstream narratives claim modern Jews descend directly from ancient Israelites. But compelling evidence suggests many Ashkenazi Jews actually originated from the Khazar Empire—a Turkic kingdom that converted to Judaism en masse between the 7th-10th centuries.

Most significantly, the New Testament reveals a third meaning: Israel as a spiritual people of faith. The apostle Paul explains that "not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel" (Romans 9:6), distinguishing between physical descent and genuine covenant relationship. This spiritual Israel includes both Jewish and Gentile believers united through faith in Christ, who are grafted into Abraham's promise (Galatians 3:29; Romans 11:17). Thus, the biblical concept of Israel evolves from an individual to a nation, and ultimately to a multi-ethnic community of faith.

Located in the Caucasus and southern Russia, the Khazars were a multi-ethnic mix of Turkic, Caucasian and Uralic peoples with no ancestral connection to the biblical lands of Israel. When their empire collapsed, these converts migrated westward into Eastern Europe, where they formed the foundation of what would become Ashkenazi Jewish communities.

If true, this means: Millions of Jews today may have no genetic link to Abraham, only a religious one through conversion. The Zionist claim of "returning to our ancestral homeland" becomes problematic when many "returnees" actually hail from Eastern Europe, not the ancient Near East.

Genetic studies showing significant European and Central Asian ancestry among Ashkenazim lend credence to this hypothesis. This doesn't invalidate Jewish religious or cultural identity, but it does challenge simplistic claims of unbroken genealogical continuity with biblical Israel.

The Khazar theory has been suppressed because it undermines both Zionist ideology and traditional Jewish historiography. Yet, the question remains: If genetic and historical evidence suggest a more complex ancestry, why is the discussion so heavily policed?

One thing is certain: The story of the Jewish people is far more intricate than the simplified version we’ve been told. And in an age of genetic testing and historical revisionism, the truth may yet come to light.

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