Is Israel ACTUALLY God’s Chosen People… or just Christians!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton

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In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham tackle one of the most debated topics in Christianity: the end times. Walking through key Scriptures, they cut through confusion around Israel, prophecy, and global events—bringing clarity to what Jesus actually said about His return. Instead of fear or speculation, this conversation calls believers to think biblically, reject cultural noise, and live ready. From Romans 9–11 to today’s geopolitical tensions, the team addresses real questions about Israel, Judaism, and the rise of global religions—challenging listeners to stay grounded in truth as we anticipate Christ’s return. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What the Bible actually teaches about the end times • Whether the Jewish people are still God’s chosen people • If Christians should support modern-day Israel • How to think about the rise of Islam biblically • Why Jesus calls believers to live ready, not fearful Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free. ✝️ Find out what DID make it into the sermon! Watch now: https://youtu.be/7CLwe3JW9tU 💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment HAT 🧢 Want a Live Free hat of your own? Visit LiveFree.shop 📲 Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Check out the Lakepointe App to access our Discipleship Guide, daily Bible reading plan, and more. Text APP to 20411 to download 00:00:00 - Coming Up… 00:00:22 - Join Us for Church Online! 00:01:11 - Introduction 00:06:17 - What Didn’t Make It Into the Sermon 00:17:30 - The Shocking Connection Between Christian & Islamic Eschatology 00:27:53 - Responding to Tucker Carlson 00:38:02 - Sign Up for Rooted! 00:39:21 - Does the Bible Command Christians to Support Israel? 00:52:20 - Different Eschatological Views 01:02:37 - Did Christians Replace the Jewish People as God’s Chosen Ones? 01:11:10 - To Be Continued… #livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible #endtimes #Israel #biblestories

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