London pastor Regan King on Kairos II, theology and future of Christian support for Israel

London pastor Regan King is encouraging Christians to take a closer look at the recently released Church of England's Kairos II document, saying its theological conclusions and portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict warrant careful biblical examination.

In an interview with Paul Calvert, King discussed why he believes the document presents a one-sided narrative, the concerns that prompted him to launch a public petition opposing it and why he sees the debate as significant for Christians seeking to understand the conflict through a biblical lens.

One of the first issues King addressed was the absence of Messianic Jewish voices from the document's development. Reflecting on the process, he said, "There was absolutely no coordination, with no communication, with no perspective shared by messianic believers."

He argued that the omission is particularly significant given the diverse congregations of Jewish and Arab believers worshipping together throughout Israel.

The conversation then turned to theology.

King explained why he believes Kairos II minimizes Israel's biblical significance and reflects ideas that shift attention away from what he views as God's enduring covenant promises.

While acknowledging the suffering experienced in the Palestinian territories, he discussed the importance of distinguishing between compassion for those affected by the conflict and theological conclusions that, in his view, do not fully account for the broader biblical and historical context.

A significant portion of the interview focused on liberation theology. King explained why he believes the Christian message should remain centered on the gospel rather than political ideologies, saying, "The gospel is not a message of resistance. It's a message of repentance. It's a message not of fighting with the carnal weapons of this world, but of recognizing that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal."

The discussion also explored God's covenant with Israel and its continuing significance.

Referring to Romans 11:29, King said, "The promises of God and the covenants that God has made are irrevocable."

He also pointed to historical figures within the Church of England, including William Wilberforce, Charles Simeon and J.C. Ryle, as examples of Christian leaders who affirmed the biblical expectation of Israel's restoration.

Beyond theology, King reflected on the atmosphere in London following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on southern Israeli communities. He discussed rising antisemitism, growing concern within the Jewish community and why those developments convinced him to launch a petition opposing Kairos 2, declaring, "Someone had to do something, someone had to say something."

The interview concluded with a pastoral appeal as King expressed his hope that the Jewish community would know God's peace, His love and the support of Christians who remain committed to standing alongside them.

Click below to listen to the full interview for King's complete reflections on Kairos !!, biblical theology, Israel and the challenges facing the Church today.