In recent months, a troubling narrative has been gaining traction among large social media influencers: hostility toward Israel. What makes this especially dangerous is that it often isn’t framed as blatant antisemitism, but as a theological argument. It’s called Replacement Theology, and it seeks to strip Israel of its God-given identity, land, and covenant.
This isn’t just a doctrinal debate - it’s a spiritual posture. And if you align yourself against Israel, you are aligning yourself against God’s Word and against His covenant.
What Is Replacement Theology?
Replacement Theology - sometimes called supersessionism - teaches that the Church has “replaced” Israel in God’s plan. According to this view:
- The promises God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob no longer belong to Israel.
- The covenants and blessings are now “spiritualized” and transferred to the Church.
- The land of Israel is no longer relevant to God’s purposes.
On the surface, this may sound tidy. But in reality, it contradicts clear Scripture and calls into question God’s own faithfulness.
If God could revoke His everlasting covenant with Israel, what does that say about His promises to us in Christ?
Scripture: God’s Covenant With Israel Is Everlasting
The Bible is explicit about Israel’s chosenness and God’s covenant with the land:
- Genesis 12:1–3 – God promises to bless those who bless Abraham’s descendants and curse those who curse them.
- Genesis 15:18 – The land covenant is defined with literal borders.
- Deuteronomy 7:6–8 – Israel was chosen because of God’s love and oath, not their size or strength.
- Psalm 105:8–11 – God calls the land covenant “everlasting.”
- Jeremiah 31:35–37 – Israel’s endurance is tied to the fixed order of the sun, moon, and stars—impossible to revoke.
- Ezekiel 37:21–22 – God promises to regather Israel into their land as one nation.
- Romans 11:1–2, 25–29 – Paul explicitly rejects the idea that God has rejected Israel. Their hardening is temporary, and “the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable.”
The Root Issue: God’s Character
Replacement Theology is not just an error about Israel—it’s a challenge to God’s integrity.
If God breaks His covenant with Israel, then He is a covenant-breaking God.
But He declares the opposite:
“I the LORD do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.” (Malachi 3:6)
If God is unfaithful to Israel, He could be unfaithful to the Church. But praise God - that is not who He is. His Word stands forever.
Anti-Israel = Anti-God
This is where the rubber meets the road. To be anti-Israel is not a neutral stance. It is not “just politics.” It is to position yourself against God’s covenant people and against His Word.
Are the people of Israel perfect? No. Scripture is filled with God’s rebukes to them. But never once did He revoke His covenant. Instead, He promised restoration, regathering, and redemption.
Why This Matters Now
We’re living in a time of deception. Influencers can persuade millions with a single post. And the narrative of Replacement Theology appeals to modern ears: it sounds intellectual, spiritual, even progressive.
But in reality, it’s nothing new. It’s the same old lie that has fueled centuries of antisemitism, crusades, pogroms, and even the theological justification behind the Holocaust.
The line is being drawn. And we need to decide where we stand.
Choose Carefully
God’s Word is clear: He has not replaced Israel. He has not revoked His covenant. And He has not abandoned His land or people.
To bless Israel is to align with God’s blessing. To curse Israel is to align with His curse.
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you be secure.’” (Psalm 122:6)
This is not about politics. This is about covenant. About God’s faithfulness. About whether we will stand with Him - or against Him.