As Christians, we adhere to a Zionism that is purely biblical in origin, belief, scope and practice –
reflecting our sincere faith convictions and not shifting political objectives.
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ICEJ Response to Patriarchs’ Statement denouncing Christian Zionism
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The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem takes issue with the recent Statement from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem on Unity and Representation of the Christian Communities in the Holy
Land (January 17, 2026) concerning its charge that Christian Zionism is among the “damaging ideologies” being advanced by unnamed local individuals to “mislead the public, sow confusion, and harm the unity of our flock.”
As Christians, we adhere to a Zionism that is purely biblical in origin, belief, scope and practice – reflecting our sincere faith convictions and not shifting political objectives. The promised restoration of Israel in modern times enjoys ample biblical credentials in both the Old and New Testaments. The Jewish return to the Land of Israel both reflects and affirms the faithful nature and character of God to always keep His sworn covenant promises, thereby strengthening the Christian faith rather than damaging or undermining it.
Further, the promised Jewish return to Zion has been taught and embraced by many devout Christians throughout the Church age, from the original Apostles and some of the early Church fathers to medieval clergymen, right up to the modern-day Protestant and Evangelical church movements. Christian Zionism thus predates Supersessionism and will survive its passing.
The respected Catholic prelate Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn, Archbishop of Vienna, once expressed his support for Biblical Zionism, maintaining that it was doctrinally important for Christians to recognize the Jewish people's deep connection to their ancestral homeland, and adding that Christians should rejoice in the Jewish return to the Land of Israel as a fulfilment of biblical prophecy. We could not agree more.
Finally, our shared Christian Scriptures counsel that it is better to address any differences we may have about doctrine and beliefs firstly in direct dialogue among brethren, rather than through the media.
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Blessings from Jerusalem,
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Dr. Jürgen Bühler
ICEJ President
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A Biblical Mandate
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"Comfort, comfort My people!" says your God. Isaiah 40:1
From our global headquarters in Jerusalem, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem reaches out to all segments of Israeli society with tangible expressions of Christian love and concern. The ICEJ also has national branches and representatives in over 95 countries, and supporters in more than 185 nations worldwide, connecting Christians all across the globe with Israel.
Come be a part of this amazing Christian movement God is raising up in all the earth to stand with Israel and bring comfort to the Jewish people in our day!
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