Dix Hills Evangelical Free Church

The olive tree is a symbol that Paul uses in Romans 11 to describe the relationship between God’s chosen people Israel and God’s chosen people The Church.  Let us ask the Lord for wisdom about applying this theological truth to our local congregation.  

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With such a large Jewish population on Long Island, it is imperative that we have a good understanding of what the Bible says about the relationship between Israel and the church. Lest we think this is academic, Romans 11 ought to shape the decisions we make as a church family  concerning our Jewish neighbors.  

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Under the Lordship of Christ, believers will often encounter conflicts with the values of the culture around them. Deciding how to work with, or against these values requires wisdom from the Lord. In Pastor Arters’ new series “We’re not in Kansas Anymore” we will look at the nation of Israel under its kings in contrast [...]

In the darkness of Israel’s sin, God raises up figures that encourage our hearts and challenge us to be more than the sum of our past. Today, we concentrate our worship on the matchless grace of God, which allowed an outcast to become a savior, and foolish people to become wise. See the humility of [...]