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

Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 April 2026

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

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. 💬 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

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0:00.0	Does the Bible command Christians to support the modern state of Israel?
0:06.0	We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
0:10.0	No exceptions. We're not saved by our ethnicity. We're saved by faith in Jesus.
0:13.0	There are roughly 2,400 verses about the second coming of Jesus Christ.
0:17.0	Jesus talked about this a lot because he wanted us to think about it a lot.
0:26.3	Well, hey, Liffree Nation, before we jump into the episode, this podcast is recorded right here at Lake Point Church in Dallas, Texas. But the Live Free Nation is spread all over the country and
0:31.8	all around the world. So if you've been watching and thinking, man, I wish I could be part of
0:36.0	something like this. We want to invite you to take a simple next step and that is join us for church online.
0:42.6	Every weekend we stream our services live on YouTube, Facebook and our church online platform
0:46.4	and it's more than just watching a service.
0:48.7	There are a live host in the chat, prayer teams ready to stand with you and people all around
0:53.0	the world worshiping together in real time.
0:56.0	And so whether you're exploring the faith, coming back to church or just looking for a place to start,
1:00.9	church online is a great way to jump in and experience what God is doing here at Lake Point.
1:05.8	We would love to see you in the chat this weekend.
1:08.2	And now enjoy the podcast.
1:12.8	Well, hey, welcome back to another episode of the live free podcast my name is carlos arrasso and today i'm here with pastor josh howerton
1:16.2	and pastor paul cunningham i'm gonna make a prediction this is going to be the most interesting
1:20.8	episode we've ever done i'm that's not hyperbole and no tinfoil hats today no? No tinful hats, but we could, we could do it.
1:29.3	I was going to say, we could.
1:30.3	Today we're going to be talking about the end times.
1:32.8	We will be answering some questions such as are the Jews, God's chosen people?
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