Who Are Christian Zionists? Susan Michael, All Israel News

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Susan Michael | March 26, 2026

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OPINION

Who are Christian Zionists?

Participants during the annual parade in Jerusalem, marking the Jewish holiday of Sukkot or the Feast of the Tabernacles, October 9, 2025. (Photo: Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)

A great deal of discussion and scrutiny is being given to the term Christian Zionist due to rising antisemitism seeking to delegitimize Israel and her supporters. Prominent public figures have criticized the historical, biblical, and theological basis that connects Christians to their support of the modern State of Israel. This article is the first in a series to bring clarity to the terms and to offer biblical grounding for what Christian Zionism is—and is not.

The term “Christian Zionist” was first used at the end of the nineteenth century; therefore, it is a relatively new concept and one that requires some explanation. In addition, it is often discussed amid the highly emotive subject of modern Israel, leading to easy mischaracterization. Defining the term is therefore crucial, and a correct definition must start with an explanation of Zionism itself.

… Personally, I do not want to give up on the term Zionism because it is, at its root, a biblical concept. The word “Zion” denotes Jerusalem, the very place God brought the people He chose for Himself to worship and the center of His redemptive activity. Zion is a real place in Israel, but also a theological symbol of God’s faithfulness, kingship, and future restoration: from Zion, God’s law will go forth (Isaiah 2:3; Micah 4:2), and from Zion, Jesus will one day rule and reign (Zechariah 14:4; Acts 1:9–12).

Ultimately, Zion (Jerusalem) is the one place on the face of the earth where God chose to set His name and dwell among His people:

For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place: “This is My resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.” (Psalm 132:13–14)

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