Our Mission & Biblical Mandate
Christians Standing With Israel (CSWI) is an evangelical ministry established upon an unwavering, unconditional biblical mandate to stand defensively, educationally, and prophetically alongside Israel and the Jewish people. Our foundational objective is to push past institutional frameworks, dismantle replacement theology misconceptions, and realign modern believers with clear theological realities dictated by eternal scriptural covenants.
There is profound Scriptural support to be considered the bedrock for this sacred obligation bestowed upon Christians by God to pray and care for His people—the House of Israel. Our Lord set forth the definitive guidelines under which this ministry operates when He commanded us to "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people" (Isaiah 40:1), to speak tenderly to Jerusalem (Isaiah 40:2), and to "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem" (Psalm 122:6). Guided directly by the immutable declaration of Genesis 12:3, we recognize our deep biblical obligation to answer this holy call with an alert, informed mind and the humble heart of a servant. We seek not merely to acknowledge this commitment, but to bring its fulfillment to the forefront with literal precision.
As the Body of Christ, we must answer our obligation to the Jewish people by standing alongside them—in a world that wants no part of them—with strength and support, service and solidarity, and, most of all, unconditional love. Although we fully recognize and honor Yeshua Ha'Mashiach (Yeshua the Messiah), our alliance with "the apple of God's Eye" is not, nor shall it ever be, conditional upon their conversion to Christianity. In a global landscape that frequently demands we "cease and desist" our expressions of unwavering support, CSWI remains steadfast, holding firm and refusing to stay silent while theological distortions obscure God's eternal choices.
The Two-Fold Purpose of CSWI
- To facilitate an alliance of Christian support throughout the nations for Israel and the Jewish people.
- To enhance and enrich the Church's knowledge and understanding of its Hebrew roots and origin.
Founder — Michael Knighton
Michael Knighton is an American author who has been living in Israel for the past 20 years, driven by a deep, passionate heart for the land and its people. He is the author of the acclaimed 3-part series "The Theological Background of Christian Zionism", a seminal work published in both English and Hebrew in Nativ, the official publication of the Ariel Center for Policy Research (ACPR)—a prestigious political and educational journal in Israel.
Michael's decades of devotion reflect an unyielding alignment with the biblical mandates of Scripture. Grounded in the baseline covenant of Genesis 12:3 and capturing the urgent prophetic fire of Isaiah 62:1 ("For Zion’s sake I will not hold My peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness"), he works through CSWI to act decisively on this mandate. His work stands to educate the nations while actively combating anti-semitism and facilitating physical and spiritual support for Israel and the Jewish people.
"We stand with Israel — not because of politics, not because of nationality, but because the Word of God commands it and the covenant of God demands it. Our support is Unshakable in conviction, Unflinching in the face of opposition, and Unconditional in its love for the Land and People of Israel."
Christian Zionism Defined
What is Christian Zionism? Where does it come from? And why does it matter? Michael Knighton examines the biblical foundations of Christian support for Israel — from the Abrahamic Covenant to the New Testament.
Man's Customizable Gospel
False doctrine begins with a simple act — taking the Word of God and bending it to fit the convictions of man. Michael Knighton confronts the dangerous trend of "customizable Christianity" and its assault on God's eternal covenant with the Jewish people.
Christian Zionism and the Church
How has the institutional church responded to Christian Zionism? Michael Knighton documents the organized effort by church bodies to turn Christianity against Israel — and why it has failed to extinguish a movement built on the Word of God.
Explore our growing library of biblical and historical maps of Israel — from the Garden of Eden and the Exodus route to the tribal allotments, the Kingdoms, the time of Christ, and modern Israel.