Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church Dallas delivered a strong, faith-filled message this past Sunday, reminding Christians of their biblical duty to support the nation of Israel and encouraging believers not to be swayed by political pressure or cultural confusion.
In response to ongoing debates and recent military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, Jeffress spoke directly to Christians questioning the biblical foundation for supporting Israel.
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“To support Israel means to support Israel’s right to exist,” Jeffress said. “The nation of Iran does not believe Israel has the right to exist. Iran has it its stated objective to wipe Israel off the face of the earth… In doing so they are going against God Himself.”
Jeffress further declared, “Unlike any other nation in the world, God created the nation of Israel. Israel was His idea and He said Israel will endure forever. No other nation, including the United States, has that promise. But Israel has that promise.”
Turning to the issue of Israel’s land, Jeffress emphasized both biblical and historical evidence.
“You look not just at the Bible but look at secular history, look at archaeology. We know without a shadow of a doubt, we know that Israel occupied that land at least 3,000 years ago. It was theirs because God gave it to them, and He said, ‘This land will be yours forever.’”
He warned that opposing Israel places individuals and nations in a spiritually dangerous position. “Those who oppose Israel are always on the wrong side of history and most importantly they’re on the wrong side of God.”
Jeffress praised President Donald Trump for his unwavering support of Israel during the recent escalation with Iran. “Thank God we finally have a president who understands that truth in Donald Trump,” he said. He also shared a personal text he sent to the president: “Mr. President, the vast majority of those Christians are going to trust you and support whatever decision you make.”
The pastor also commended Trump’s public recognition of divine help. “I don’t know if you saw his brief four-minute speech… but in that statement he said, ‘I want to thank everybody, but in particular, I want to thank God. And I just want to say we love you, God.’ Have you ever heard another president say that, Republican or Democrat? No other president has said that before.”
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Jeffress’ remarks served as a powerful reminder of the spiritual and historical foundation for standing with Israel, one that he believes Christians must not abandon, even in the face of cultural or political opposition.
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
