Restoring Paradise Lost from the idealist secular Left or the presumptuous religious Right is not possible. Paradise Lost can only be restored after Jesus returns.
The Left worldview believes humankind can restore Paradise Lost through the collective efforts of man led by the most evolved human elite. Most on the Left believes that God is a creation of man, or is man, or at the very least, God is impersonal and detached from His creation. Therefore, in their worldview, God is not a factor in restoring Paradise Lost. They believe man must restore paradise through his own efforts.
There is a similar worldview that actually comes through world religion. A prime example is Islam. In Islam mankind must restore Paradise Lost through a one world religion of harsh laws. Paradise Lost must come through Islamic conquest until all submit to Allah. The elite that rule in Islam evolve through their own self-righteousness. Other examples of this worldview might come from Catholicism, all paths pluralism, or even evangelical Christian Dominion Theology. The statement that if you go far enough Right you will meet the Far Left becomes true in Christian Dominion Theology.
Real conservatives just want government interference out of their lives as much as possible. Real Christians want God to be personally working in their lives to get the message out that Jesus is the only answer for our Paradise Lost. Any restored paradise comes only after God deals with evil on earth and God sends Jesus to rule on earth. It cannot come through man’s presumptuous religious efforts or by human government. The commission of the Church on earth is to give the world the message of hope in Jesus to all that God gives ears to hear. The commission is not to take over a fallen earth and restore it to Paradise Lost.
I said all that to say this, I am very concerned about where our nation is heading. Some who are called the Christian Right have gone so far Right that they want the same things as the Far Left. Many in the Right are pushing to restore Paradise lost by their own presumptuous religious efforts. At least half of the Republican candidates for President in 2012 are hitching their wagons to Dominion Theology cult leaders to one degree or another. The goal of these Dominion Theology leaders is to put the whole world under the control of a presumptuous self anointed elite group of latter-day Popes. Can you see the irony in all this?
We know about Romney, he is a Mormon Bishop and Mormons believe they will take over the world and that the Mormon Church will redistribute the wealth as their leadership wishes. The Dominion Theology of Mormonism brings world socialism controlled by a religious elite. The big difference between the secular version, is that the church takes the place of the state. I will tell you the truth. I would vote for Obama before I would vote for Mitt Romney, but in actuality I will vote for neither.
What you may not know is that Perry, Palin, Gingrich, Bachman, and Santorum to some degree have also hitched their wagon to leaders of a Dominion Theology Christian Cult. The cult is called the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). This is the group that thinks Christians will take the world by force if necessary and the Church will rule the earth before Jesus even returns.
The main difference between the NAR form of Dominion Theology and Islamic Dominion theology or Mormon Dominion Theology is that the NAR leadership believes they have and will be given supernatural powers to bring “Christian” Dominion Theology on earth. I am not saying that all these “right-wing” politicians actually buy into NAR theology. Rick Perry is a United Methodist now mainly attending a Baptist mega church so he did not learn NAR doctrine there. Unless Perry got into the neo-charismatic groups somehow, perhaps he just watches too much “Christian” TV.
We really should wonder why many of our Republican political leaders accept the leaders of the NAR cult as orthodox representatives of Christian America? They are not! Many of our Republican leaders now appear on the same platforms with NAR false prophets and the self anointed presumptuous fringe. They let these heretics anoint them and say direct words from God over them as if they believed these people were actually true apostles and prophets. They are not! I would like to claim that they are just ignorant of the heretical views the NAR leaders have, but with their own staff checking everyone out, I can hardly believe that this could be possible. So they are doing it because they either believe these heretics, or they are doing it for political gain.
There will be consequences for Republican leaders hitching their wagons to this cult. If they give them positions of influence in their administration this nation will see a revolution from the Left. If they throw them under the bus when they are done using them, they will become the object of scorn on Christian TV and they will lose much of their base. The NAR heretics have a huge following on Christian TV networks so probably the motivation for having them on the same platform is politics. They know the NAR is very well-organized at the grass-roots level and they know that they are very militant and they know they control much of Christian TV. For some, hobnobbing with these NAR leaders may just be a means to an end to get strong support from an activist Christian minority. I should say we better hope so, but if all the kissing up to the heretics really turns out to be all about politics, then where is their Christian integrity?
Rick Perry hitched his wagon to the International House of Prayer (IHOP) leadership in his call to prayer rally on August 6th. IHOP serves up Rick Joyner and the Kansas City false prophets, false apostles, Joel’s army rejects, the not-Elijah list, as well as all the Todd Bentley’s of the World. Don’t take my word for it, for more information on the NAR read this article by an astute man of God.
Don’t get me wrong, I think it is good for Christians to fast and pray for God’s will to be done in their lives and to pray for our national leadership. But fasting and praying is not just skipping lunch and expecting God to solve all the sin problems in this nation because Christians want a return to material abundance while the nation continue on its way to hell.
From what I read, the theme of this call to prayer is Joel chapter two. It seems they think if we Christians follow that example the prophecy will be fulfilled in America. If that concept actually came from Rick Perry somebody better teach him to read the book of Joel in context. If anyone can read Joel chapter two in context and apply that to America I would like to know how? Joel chapter two is clearly talking about Israel at the end of the age. How one applies what is said there to the Church is beyond me?
The NAR is always talking scripture out of its context and twisting it to make it promote their heresy, so that they are again doing it here is no big surprise. What once surprised me, and now what deeply concerns me, is that most of the more orthodox Evangelical Christian leaders and scholars continue to give these heretics a pass on their flagrant misapplication of scripture.
Contrary to what Rick Perry and others say, America is not God’s nation on earth and it never was a Christian nation. Look, obviously I am going to vote for any of these misled Christian guys or gals over the clearly demonic alternative. Nevertheless, the presumptions of Dominion Theology heretics that misapply the book of Joel will not change the downward slide of America. And if Perry or any of the rest are deluded enough to actually try to bring Dominion Theology to America they will find themselves starting a civil war.
Let’s face it, 25 percent of the population of this country are now Marxists and another 25 lean toward collectivism and socialism and its permissive relativism. On the other hand, 25 percent of the people in this nation are firm Christians and believe the absolute values taught in the Bible and another 25 percent lean toward Christian morals. We already have more division in this nation than before the last civil war. If people in rural America try to shove Christian values down the throat of socialist dependents living in the cities this presumptuous Dominion Theology will certainly bring about a civil war.
All we now hear about is what the Right might do if the Left prevails in 2012. Maybe we ought to be also thinking about what the Left will do if the right takes control in 2013? The Left have the real history of violence and they generally have no God to answer to that will hinder them from becoming a violent mob. Some in the Christian Right might want to hit people over the head with religion but the Left will respond with riots, bombs and terrorism.
The only way to win this nation to Christ is to convert them to Christ and that cannot be forced on anyone. The Bible teaches no such concept as Dominion Theology before the Lord deals with evil at the end of the age and He returns to set up His kingdom on earth. Perhaps some should actually read the Bible for themselves instead of just listening to the NAR heretics twist the Bible on TV.
The religious Right is not going to restore Paradise Lost on earth any more than the secular Left will. Paradise Lost will not come until the earth is purged of evil people by God’s judgments and only then will Jesus return to administrate God’s Dominion Theology on earth.
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I think Christians and especially Christian right leaders need to read and heed this article that I found written by Masha West called, “The Religious Right Uniting With Religious Renegades” Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3.
Great post Don. Dominion Theology is heretical and completely un-Biblical. Ken Silva talks about this and other issues on his blog also.
Excellent article Don.
I have to ask…why aren’t you…or when are you…going to write a book on these topics on your blog ?
The world needs this perspective.
I am aware that this information probably would do nothing but continue the course of the very riots you write about as we live in a world that can’t handle, and doesn’t want to know, these truths.
Then again, the book that already has the answers has already been written…long ago…your just elaborating on those facts.
My observation is that many in Texas are buying into this. The AFA has been carrying the banner and is widely accepted.
Thanks for the article. I am frankly concerned as I see so many in Texas being deceived.
David, I think I have written a book on these topics on my blog
Bob, I do not lump the AFA that will be showing up at the rally with the NAR heretics.
Bob From Texas,
It would be a sad day if Texans subscribe to the religious nonsense. Texas is the only state that I have ever driven through that has ‘Jesus Saves’ & ‘anti-abortion’ billboards literally everywhere in your huge state. I love it.
Where do you think Ron Paul falls in terms of his religious views?
Paul is a Christian that attends a Baptist church as far as I know. I do not see any connection to Paul and these NAR leaders.
A leading megachurch Baptist minister in Houston has endorsed this event. Beth Moore attends that church. I am curious to see if she also endorses the event.
Thank you for the article Don. It is disheartening for me to hear that these politians are involved with NAR leaders. I observed Todd Bentley on TV to discern what was actually going on when he had that stint in Florida. “The Power of God” was what he was peddling, I never heard the wonderful name of Jesus (except tacked to the end of one prayer like a magic formula) or the simple but profound gospel message given to the people. It took me to the story of Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8. He also desired to have an apostolic ministry, with accompanying signs and wonders. I know that Santorum and Gingrich are Catholic, which is it’s own form of dominion theology, I didn’t know about Palin, Bachman or Perry. Do you know of any links regarding the two women on this subject? I am unfamiliar with M. Bachman’s personal life.
That leaves Cain and Paul as good Baptists who only have a slim chance of getting the nomination.
I have nothing on Bachman other than she is mentioned in the link I have in this post about the Rick Perry association in this rally. She does not go to a Word of Faith Church that buys into these NAR leaders, none of these people do other than Palin.
Palin is hard core. She was attending a Word of Faith Church in Alaska and Rick Joyner has been a spiritual adviser and prophet for her. I wrote about this connection last year in the following post.
https://www.thepropheticyears.com/wordpress/rising-christian-imperialism-fueled-by-dominion-theology.html
I am not telling people not to vote for most of these people just because they have some connection with NAR leaders. They probably are just being too inclusive of the TV heretics because of their influence on many Christian.
I totally understand. The old adage applies to most politicians these days, “the ends justifies the means.” They all want the votes to overturn the NOT “anointed one.” Hold on tight, it should be a very vicious campaign. Seems even more clear that we battle not against flesh and blood. Thy kingdom come…..
Ya’know, Ammi, I wonder if we have been “set-up.”
I was recently talking with a guy that I know to be scriptureally sound. I asked his opinion of Beck. He replied: “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.”
I think we will see many “unholy” alliances in the near future.
Don, I readily know I may very possibly catch some heat for this post, but so be it. Lately, it seems EVERYBODY wants a piece of me in one way or another. I know we’re supposed to occupy until He arrives, and we’re supposed to be salt and light to the world, but does it really matter anymore? There ain’t ONE candidate standing who, I believe, actually believes Jesus is coming back any time soon. Every one of them would sell their souls and the souls of their families to get elected, and I defy ANYONE to give me some evidence that I’m wrong in this assumption. I did’nt believe in Harold Camping and his false teachings, but you know I believe we’re not all that long for this life. Does it really matter? Do you REALLY think any one of these people can actually act as the “Savior” of our country or this world? I honestly believe that no matter what we do or whoever winds up taking over power will mean a hill of beans. He’s coming back. We’re not gonna save the country or the world. Seems to me He even said we’re not of this world. Let the world keep the world. I sincerely believe we’ve gone past the Rubicon. I don’t mean to be an Eyore, if you remember him…it’s just the way things seem to me. God bless you all.
Hi Don
The Old Testament appeals for Israel’s repentance are embraced by Christians because there is always a positive and glorious outcome (all they need to do is pray – and voilà – maybe). It would be more appropriate for them to study and apply Revelation 3:14-22.
From Revelation chapters 2 and 3 it is obvious we are in the age of Laodicea, and the only hope for individual Christians today lies in the enriching and warming glow of God’s truth.
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If ANY INDIVIDUAL hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
The INDIVIDUAL who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches”
Let us all pray that many might do so yet.
Michael,
You may be right but what if your wrong? Christians could have decades to occupy yet. We still need to be salt and light to people in this nation while we still occupy here. We do not know when Jesus is coming. We do not want to be living like the unprofitable servant when He comes. Or like those that say the Lord delayed His coming and so not be prepared when the Bridegroom does come.
We are not going to save the country or the world but we are going to get the message out to some people in this country and the world and they will hear and be saved.
If we stop working in this country for the common good of this nation you can be sure persecution will come upon the Church. We can delay that by being involved in the political system just as Joseph, Daniel and Esther were in their day.
Brian,
We are living in the age of Laodicea but Philadelphia is still here today. The Spirit indwelt Church already has Jesus so the message to Laodicea is not to them.
Michael Angelo,
If I may…
I feel much the same way as you so my reliance on the Lord deepens every day. Only my dependence and hope upon the Lord Almighty keeps me upright & optimistic.
And, I thank Don for his God given wisdom…we must be the light and salt of this world and get the message out to others and be profitable servants. We could be taken home today or it could be decades away.
And, I’m sure that nobody qualifies more than me to be called “Eeyore” : )
Hi Don
I like to think I am a Philadelphian.
I have just reread your Revelation 3:14-22 commentary and although I struggle with the concept you put forward I can at least see why you believe the individuals within this insipid church enter into the Tribulation and are there given the offer to “buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed”; and an offer of fellowship if they will but open the door etc.
This offer certainly doesn’t sound like the Church age, the age of grace through faith, and in that respect it gels with the passage in Revelation 7:14 B “…and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb…” which is obviously well into the seven years.
It is hard to teach an old dog…
Don, Have you heard of the term, “Chrislam”? It is a mix of Christian and Islam that Rick Warren is now pushing. Jack Van Impe recently broke with TBN because they wouldn’t let him air a program specifically rebuking Rick Warren for his latest apostasy. According to other news site, this new form of apostasy is spreading fast. This is something the church needs to be warned about loud and clear. Could you do some checking on it and comment on it.?
Hi William,
Actually I think the term “Chrislam” comes from the people that are against the religious pluralism that some of these church leaders push. This rising religious pluralism is something that I have written about quite a bit on this blog. Just type “rick warren” or religious pluralism” in the top right search box and you will get teasers of the articles that contain that search term and then read the ones that seem to apply. Also when you read an article you might want to check out the related links on the bottom. Then there are also the categories on the sidebar and the tags on each post that link to other articles that contain the same tag.
I said all that about finding article on this site to say this. I have been warning about Rick Warren and his program for years and I have been warning about the rising all paths and universalism apostasy coming from seeker friendly church leaders and emergent church leaders. I am glad to see that Dr. Van Impe finally took a stand and removed himself from TBN. This network provides a platform for heretics so it stands to reason that they will not allow criticism of heretics.
Don and David, thank you both for your imput. Thank God I can come to sites like this where I can still get some honest imput. I really don’t mean to sound like I’m the poster boy for weak faith. The fire just seems to be getting hotter and hotter, and, even being a Police Officer in Chicago, the streets scare me less than what I continually seem to see and feel spiritually. Again, thank you and God bless and portect you and yours until its time to go.
Michael Angelo,
I can only try to fathom the evil that you must encounter on a daily basis.
I, personally, encounter what I would call evil spirits among people in places locally. Where I live, we have a big witch & pagan cult population.
I have a big advantage, I expect it, though, I try to avoid it, but if I’m confronted with it, I start talking about the Lord Jesus Christ and it either quells the problem or it makes people really uncomfortable and upset. I’ve even been threatened with death because of my stance on Jesus Christ.
But, as a police officer in a very big city, I assume you don’t have that luxury…you never know what you’ll run into around the next corner and you have the Political Correctness rules to abide by.
Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
Michael Angelo,
I also want to say thank you for the job you do to help keep our cities safe, you are appreciated.
Love In Christ.
Michael Angelo, you have one of the hardest and most unappreciated jobs around. Lawlessness abounds and it seems the judges and lawyers protect the criminals and want to prosecute police officers and law abiding citizens instead. I grew up in Chicago near Grand/Kostner/North Ave and have a cousin who is watch commander in Austin and many friends in law enforcement. I can feel the evil everywhere i go and my parents used to say it is because you are saved and the devil knows it so he will attack you. I notice the hollow evil stares from people that remind me of the movie Fallen. I pray for your safety, and that whatever you may see that it will not affect you mentally. You and all law enforcement are the wall of protection that stands between the criminals and citizens and without you there would be anarchy and God knows what. Understand that the majority of citizens stand behind you even if you don’t hear it from them and you are very much appreciated.
well the intro sums it all,, things will only get back on track once Jesus comes back and clear this mess up!!
“All the world is a stage”. Michael, I understand how you feel. The one thing we need to focus on is that we have an audience of one; we are responsible and accountable to God almighty on this “stage”. It’s like when Peter was walking on the water to Jesus…when he took his eyes of Our Lord, he sank! When he kept his eyes on Jesus, he could do the impossible. Keep your focus on the Savior. What matters most is that we are prepared to do God’s will in this very treacherous world we live in; ready to witness to people in the hope they will listen and choose Christ. America won’t survive into the tribulation…our country is not mentioned in the end time accounts. This situation is not going to get better. We need to fix our hearts, minds, and spirits on the Lord because it is God’s agenda that matters not our own.
To David, Robert Rivera, dettemc1611, and others, thank you for your prayerful support. We have a Catholic chaplin who always said that we daily go out to do battle against the demons; it surprized me because usually, not all that many Catholics believe in demons! But the man was and is right. The demons and their boss are EXACTLY the very things we do battle with. In 17+ years I’ve come to the conclusion that there are three classes of individuals a Police Officer who believes(or dosen’t believe) comes into contact with. 1., an individual who is truly mentally ill or challenged, 2., a person who is absolutely demon possessed, or 3., a person who is faking 1 0r 2. However, I honestly believe that, by far, condition 2 is the most prevalent. There is no other way a person can explain some of the senseless carnage, pain, and misery one “human being” can inflict on another. To my shame, I never served in the military service, but I would wager that it is the same thing, only on a far, far bigger scale. Daily it is a battle spiritually,mentally, and physically. I could’nt do it without the armour of God and prayer. That and the convicted belief that we REALLY DO WIN at the end. May God bless and keep you and yours forever.
Michael,
I just want to say that I have have personally known many police officers in my life ranging from a Arizona county sheriff to a big city detective in Buffalo and big city police officers, Military police, Border patrol agents in Arizona, big city officers and small town police chiefs and deputies and also many officers that have retired. They are truly Americans finest. Many that I have known are men of faith, all that I have personally known were trying to make the world a better place. Give me a police officer or a retired police officer for a neighbor or to cover my rear in a foxhole any-day. Thanks for your often thankless service to this nation.
I increasingly see the attitude of: “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Increasingly the NAR advocates are gaining influence and advocates.
It is interesting to see Newt Gingrich’s political meltdown since his anointing. I wonder what is REALLY behind it.
Bob from Texas,
Maybe the Obama cartel is bribing them (Gingrich staff) since he is a very real cerebral threat.
I just read a headline from Newsmax stating that Huntsman is now the biggest threat to Obama. Must be the $$$$$. I really hate politics. Sorry I am so cynical. I try to refrain from comment on the subject. I’ll try harder. 🙂 God bless.
No problem Don..I got your back. Willingly and gladly. If I never get to meet you in this life, we really have to kill a few thousand years talking in the next! Besides, although I missed Nam by about 5 years, I studied it quite a bit. I know you were there. So when I say that most of this world considers us to be “Number 10 dinkey dao” for what we believe, I know at least YOU know what the heck I’m talking about. But that’s ok…I’ll be “number 10 dinkey dao” for the Lord forever. Maranantha!
Ammi, you may be right about the bribing. Or, it could be threats. There is much that takes place under the radar.
Abba, please put a hedge of protection around our brothers and sisters who serve as peace officers and warriors. Though they must bear the “sword,” may they be Your instruments and blessings for this troubled time. Please give them strength and reassurance, and may others see Christ in them that they be subdued to Your will and drawn to You for salvation. Please support the families of these courageous people as they do this exceptionally difficult job. Please bring healing to the injured and solace to the families of the fallen. May they hear “Well Done!” at the Bema! Please glorify Yourself in us, now and into the rest of eternity: Father, Jesus and Spirit!