Christian Zionism

According to Christian Zionists, Israel has a right to exist as a nation, to protect her borders, to defend her citizens, and to be a bastion where Jews may practice Judaism without persecution. The Christian Zionists look at the rebirth of Israel as God fulfilling His promise to Abraham that one day God would make a great nation of Abraham's descendants.

The basis for Christian Zionism goes back to the time of Abraham in the Old Testament. God made a covenant with Abraham as recorded in the book of Genesis, Chapter 12. This Abrahamic Covenant was established over 3,800 years ago. It contained seven promises of God's favor to make a great nation out of Abraham's descendants and to bless those who bless him and his descendents. Christian Zionists recognize that Jesus was born into a Jewish family and practiced Judaism. They have a great respect for Judaism and understand that the roots of Christianity originated from Judaism against the geographic backdrop of the land of Israel. Today, Christian Zionism is a worldwide movement.

Christian Zionists support the return of Jews to their homeland because, in the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, God promises He will bring the Jews back to their land. Christian Zionists have organized efforts to help many Jews return to their homeland, believing that they are helping God to fulfill His plan. One such plan, an international endeavor known as Operation Aliyah and organized by the Jerusalem Connection International, is a massive undertaking to assist the Jews, not only in returning to Israel, but in the restoration of the land.

Both American-based ministries, such as those lead by John Hagee, and foreign ministries report that millions of Christians of all denominations support Israel. These Christians Zionists have raised millions of dollars to assist Jews from all over the world who choose to return to their homeland.