It seems a growing number of ‘Christian’ influencers are jumping on the anti-Israel bandwagon. They are rejecting the truth of the Bible, spouting hatred against Israel, and twisting Scripture to suit their antisemitic agenda.
We thought we’d put together some points to help people understand God’s position on this issue.
These are just a few of the many, many reasons why Christians support Israel.
God’s covenant with Israel still stands
“I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who curse you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” (Genesis 12:3)
God’s covenant with Abraham and his descendants is everlasting. It was not conditional, nor has it expired. To bless Israel is to align ourselves with God’s promise and purpose. This is not about politics, it’s about obedience to God’s Word.
“And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you… for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.” (Genesis 17:7-8)
The land promise and the blessing on Abraham’s seed remain in effect today. Christians support Israel because we trust in the unchanging nature of God’s covenant.
Has the Church replaced Israel?
Absolutely not. The doctrine of “replacement theology” (supersessionism) is not found in Scripture. Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, emphatically denies it:
“I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite… God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew.” (Romans 11:1-2)
“Concerning the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but concerning the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:28-29)
The Church has been grafted into Israel’s promises, not as a replacement but as partners in God’s redemptive plan. As Paul explains, Gentile believers are wild branches grafted into the olive tree (Romans 11:17-18).
Are modern Israel and the Israel of the Bible the same?
Yes. The rebirth of Israel in 1948 was not a historical accident, it was a prophetic fulfilment.
“Shall a nation be born at once? For as soon as Zion was in labor, she gave birth to her children.” (Isaiah 66:8)
“Surely I will take the children of Israel from among the nations… and bring them into their own land; and I will make them one nation in the land.” (Ezekiel 37:21-22)
The return of the Jewish people from the nations of the world was foretold by the prophets. The physical restoration of Israel is a visible sign of God’s faithfulness.
Christians and Jews have shared values
Christians and Jews share the same values, because the Christian faith is born out of Judaism and most of the Christian Bible is shared with Judaism. We are literally reading the same Scriptures.
Christians and Jews share a deep spiritual heritage, worshipping the same God (the God of Israel, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) who calls His people to uphold the sanctity of life and the pursuit of justice. Scripture teaches that every human is made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27), and both faiths emphasise loving one’s neighbour and standing up for the oppressed (Micah 6:8; Proverbs 31:8-9). This shared moral foundation shapes a commitment to protect the vulnerable and defend humanity from evil.
Our freedoms are another core value rooted in biblical truth. Israel stands as the only true democracy in the Middle East, safeguarding the right to worship freely for Jews, Christians, Muslims, and others alike. If you look at other countries in the world, it is largely the Christian nations that provide these same rights and freedoms to their citizens.
The Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments, commands respect for the stranger and neighbour (Leviticus 19:33-34; Matthew 22:39), and Israel’s protection of religious liberty reflects these biblical principles in practice. Israel upholds many of the freedoms and values central to both Jewish and Christian faiths.
As you can see, there are many good reasons why we refer to our values as being Judeo-Christian. Jews and Christians share more than any two other religious groups.
Christians have a moral and historic responsibility
Pastor John Hagee rightly warns: “Silence in the face of evil is evil. We must not be silent.”
After the horrors of the Holocaust, the Christian world has a duty to stand against antisemitism in all its forms, whether on the streets, in the media, or at the United Nations.
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” (Psalm 122:6)
To stand with Israel is to stand against hatred, distortion, and violence aimed at the Jewish people. It is to be on the right side of history, and of eternity.
Christians and Jews have a spiritual bond that cannot be broken
The bond between Christians and Jews runs deeper than headlines or politics, it is spiritual and eternal.
“For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things.” (Romans 15:27)
We don’t fight for the Jewish people; we fight with them. We are fellow heirs of God’s promises and defenders of truth in a world of increasing darkness.
As Pastor John Hagee has said: “If a line must be drawn, draw it around Christians and Jews. We are one.”
Final thoughts:
Christians support Israel because the Bible commands it, because history demands it, and because faith affirms it. From Genesis to Revelation, God’s heart for Israel is clear, and our hearts must reflect His.
