About the author

John Paul

Raised in a conservative Evangelical home, I surrendered my life to the Lord in my teenage years and received a B.A. degree from Nyack College. On Long Island, NY I worked 7 years with a Messianic congregation. The majority of my personal study have been on issues relating to the modern State of Israel, the Messianic Jewish movement and the relation of the Jewish people and the Church. I am married with 3 children and have worked in the printing industry and retail.

Articles from John Paul

San Remo “Israel’s Mandate” (By John Paul)

Feb 1st, 2012 | By John Paul | Category: Featured Articles, Israel & The Jewish People

This week as the Palestinian Authority makes it bid for ‘statehood’ through the UN General Assembly, let us look at the legality and legitimacy of Israel’s right to Judea and Samaria (Israel Proper included).  In a CBN news segment, the San Remo Conference is covered in a short 4 minute video. Recently Jews and Christians [...]



Boycotting Israel: Turn in your cell phone.

Jul 25th, 2011 | By John Paul | Category: Featured Articles, Israel & The Jewish People, News

The attempt to harm Israel through boycotts is nothing new.  Commenting on the BDS  (Boycotts, Divestment,and Sanctions) movement against Israel Shira Sorko-Ram writes Although the Arab nations have not been able to destroy Israel militarily, they now believe they are finally on their way to success. By pouring billions of dollars yearly into public relations [...]



A Plea from a Man with Two Countries

Jun 24th, 2011 | By John Paul | Category: Featured Articles, Israel & The Jewish People, News

[Link to Video] Recently Messianic Jew, Ron Cantor, gave an importunate message on the foreign policy of the White House.  Cantor holds both Israeli and US citizenship allowing him to both admonish and redirect the aspirations of the State Department.  He ‘felt compelled’ to deviate from his normal Bible teaching and provide this necessary history [...]



Understanding Israel’s Security Concerns

Jun 4th, 2011 | By John Paul | Category: Evangelism & Missions, Israel & The Jewish People, News

So while the core issues of the conflict must be negotiated, the basis of those negotiations is clear: a viable Palestine, and a secure Israel. The United States believes that negotiations should result in two states, with permanent Palestinian borders with Israel, Jordan, and Egypt, and permanent Israeli borders with Palestine. The borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps, so that secure and recognized borders are established for both states. The Palestinian people must have the right to govern themselves, and reach their potential, in a sovereign and contiguous state. [...]



Your ‘Escape’, Their ‘Misery’-Thoughts on a Pre-Trib Rapture

May 9th, 2011 | By John Paul | Category: Featured Articles, Israel & The Jewish People

I find many Christians who support the restoration of the Jewish people to their homeland in Israel also subscribe to the end-time teaching known as the pre-tribulation rapture.  This teaching holds that Jesus will return first as a “thief in the night” to snatch away the Church prior to a hellish reign of terror by [...]



Next Year in Jerusalem, or Dallas

Apr 24th, 2011 | By John Paul | Category: Featured Articles, Israel & The Jewish People

“For it is unbecoming beyond measure that on this holiest of festivals we should follow the customs of the Jews. Henceforth let us have nothing in common with this odious people…We ought not, therefore, to have anything in common with the Jews…our worship follows a…more convenient course…we desire dearest brethren, to separate ourselves from the [...]



Secular Media Bestows ‘Legit’ Status to Messianic Jews in Israel

Apr 13th, 2011 | By John Paul | Category: Featured Articles, Israel & The Jewish People, News

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven”. Matthew 5:10 [...]



Could Palestine Become a Nation This Year?

Apr 6th, 2011 | By John Paul | Category: Featured Articles, Israel & The Jewish People, News

The push for a new state for the Arab Palestinians may be attained by September of this year.  The way this could be achieved is outside of the current peace process and could lead to negative results.  A lengthy article has been written by David Horovitz of the Jerusalem Post  explaning how this could come [...]



Evangelical Supporter of Israel, Where Does Your Dollar Go?

Mar 26th, 2011 | By John Paul | Category: Featured Articles, Israel & The Jewish People, News

For seven years there have been anti-messianic demonstrations in front of the home of Polly Sigulim.  Once again, when probing deeper into the life of this widow of 3 sons all who are IDF soldiers we have to ask what has she done to deserve this hostile treatment.  According to the Gur Hasidim she is [...]



South Africans Weigh In on “Israeli Apartheid Week”

Mar 16th, 2011 | By John Paul | Category: Featured Articles, Israel & The Jewish People, News

For seven years now in various universities across the globe, there have been meetings and conferences linking Israel to the actions and policies of Apartheid South Africa (usually held the first two weeks of March). For a succinct description please note CAMERA’s portrayal of these events [...]