Recovering the Language of the Olive Tree

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of Bridge Builders Forum, Ryan Lambert provides an important update on the Olive Tree Campaign and explains why Christians urgently need a clearer theological language regarding Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish people.Many Christians today genuinely want to stand against antisemitism and replacement theology. They want to express solidarity with the Jewish people in ways that are biblically grounded, thoughtful, and constructive. But when it comes time to explain why that relationship matters theologically, many realize they lack the vocabulary to do so.That lack of language has consequences.Too often, inherited assumptions about Judaism being obsolete, inferior, or merely a stepping stone to Christianity continue to shape sermons, classrooms, and Christian culture without being carefully examined. In this episode, Ryan explains how the Olive Tree Campaign seeks to address that problem through the Olive Tree Affirmations, educational resources, and the growing Olive Tree Network.Rooted in the Apostle Paul’s Olive Tree imagery in Romans 11, the Olive Tree Campaign invites Christians to recover a posture of humility, gratitude, and covenantal clarity regarding the Jewish people and Judaism.This episode also includes:• An overview of the Olive Tree Affirmations• Why “zero-sum” theology has damaged Jewish-Christian relationships• How replacement theology still influences the church today• Updates on the Olive Tree book, course, and network• Ways to get involved and support the campaignTo learn more, download the free Olive Tree Affirmations PDF, join the Olive Tree Network, or support the campaign, visit:https://bridgebuildersforum.com/olivetreeSign up for the Bridge Builders Forum Email Newsletter - https://www.bridgebuildersforum.com/Make a tax-deductible donation to the Bridge Builders Forum at https://www.bridgebuildersforum.com/donateBridge Builders ForumAn educational entity dedicated to helping Jews and Christians understand their faith, the Bible, and each other.Bridge Builders Forum Email News and UpdatesDownload the free PDF "Recovering the Jewish Paul: Three Keys to Understanding the Apostle and Building Bridges Between Jews and Christians" The Weird Apostle Ryan's book places the Apostle Paul in his Jewish and Greco-Roman context.Make a tax deductible donation to the Bridge Builders Forum