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Evangelical Christians (Dispensational Premillennialism/Christian Zionism)
Overview: A significant portion of evangelical Christians, especially in the United States, believe that events in Israel, including wars, are prophetically significant and linked to the end times, culminating in Jesus Christ's second coming. This belief is rooted in a theological framework called dispensational premillennialism, which interprets biblical prophecies literally and sees modern Israel as central to God’s eschatological plan. Christian Zionism, a related movement, emphasizes support for Israel as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy and a precursor to the apocalypse.
Core Beliefs About Israel and the End Times:
Israel’s Reestablishment: The founding of the State of Israel in 1948 is seen as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy (e.g., Isaiah 11:12, Ezekiel 37), marking the start of the "end times clock." Many evangelicals view events like the Six-Day War (1967) as further evidence of prophecy unfolding.
War and Conflict: Wars involving Israel, such as the Israel-Hamas conflict or potential invasions (e.g., the "War of Gog and Magog" in Ezekiel 38–39), are interpreted as signs of the approaching Tribulation, a seven-year period of global chaos. These conflicts are believed to lead to the rise of the Antichrist, who will break a covenant with Israel, triggering worldwide persecution.
Second Coming of Jesus: After the Tribulation, Jesus is expected to return to defeat the Antichrist, save Israel, and establish a 1,000-year reign of peace (the Millennium) from Jerusalem. Israel will recognize Jesus as the Messiah (Zechariah 12:10), and the Jewish people will be restored spiritually and physically.
Rapture: Many dispensationalists believe in a pre-Tribulation Rapture, where Christians are taken to heaven before the Tribulation, leaving Jews and others to face the chaos until Jesus’ return.
