Christian Zionists believe the West Bank is Bible land
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Christian Zionists believe the West Bank should be referred to by its biblical names, Judea and Samaria, as these are the lands where key biblical events occurred.
- Their support for Israel is rooted in a belief in God's eternal covenant with the Jewish people, as described in the Bible.
- This perspective emphasizes that Jesus was Jewish and that Christianity's origins are inseparable from the land and the Jewish people.
Christian Zionists hold a deep conviction that the biblical narrative is intrinsically linked to specific geographical locations, particularly the region often referred to as the West Bank. They advocate for the use of biblical names, Judea and Samaria, arguing that these terms accurately reflect the historical and spiritual significance of the land where pivotal events in both Jewish and Christian scripture unfolded.
You cannot love Jesus without loving the Jewish people, because Jesus was Jewish.
This viewpoint stems from a foundational belief that the Bible is the infallible Word of God and that the covenant established between God and Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob remains in effect. Consequently, their support for the modern State of Israel is not swayed by political trends but is firmly anchored in what they interpret as God's eternal promises to the Jewish people. This biblical framework also shapes their understanding of the land itself, rejecting political designations in favor of names with deep scriptural roots.
Christian Zionists believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God. We believe that the covenant God made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob remains in effect because God is faithful to every promise He has ever made.
The significance of Judea and Samaria, according to this perspective, lies in the sheer concentration of major biblical events that took place there. From Abraham's journeys to Joshua's conquest, and from David's rule to the ministries of prophets and Jesus himself, the land is seen as the stage for God's redemptive story. The Great Commission, as recorded in Acts 1:8, is often cited, highlighting Jesus' instruction to be witnesses starting in Jerusalem, and then in Judea and Samaria, before spreading the Gospel globally.
The modern State of Israel exists in the very land that Scripture repeatedly identifies as the inheritance of the Jewish people. Our support for Israel is not based on changing political winds or election cycles. It is rooted in Godโs eternal Word.
This interpretation underscores the belief that Jesus, being Jewish, lived, worshiped, and taught within this specific land. Therefore, for Christian Zionists, acknowledging Judea and Samaria as "Bible land" is an affirmation of Scripture's grounding in real places and people, and a recognition of God's enduring covenant with Israel. They assert that this is a biblical conviction, not merely a political stance, emphasizing the inseparable connection between the history of Israel, the Church, and this sacred geography.
The Bible never calls this region the โWest Bank.โ Scripture calls it Judea and Samaria. These names are not political inventions; they are the biblical names of the land where the story of redemption unfolded.
Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.