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This Is Not the Gospel—It’s a Power Grab

How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Faith It Claims to Defend

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I. The Rise of a Distorted Faith

Something is happening in the American church—something many believers feel but struggle to name. The faith of Jesus is being distorted. The humility of the cross is being replaced with the hunger for power. And the movement calling itself Christian nationalism is not simply a political position.

It is a counterfeit gospel.

Christian nationalism is not Christianity. It is idolatry dressed in sacred language, a flag draped over a cross.


II. What Is Christian Nationalism?

Christian nationalism is the belief that the United States is—and must remain—a Christian nation. Not in a spiritual sense, but in a political and ethnic one. It merges religious identity with national identity and defines both in ways that exclude millions.

The Baptist Joint Committee identifies five core assumptions:

  1. America was chosen by God.

  2. The Founders intended a Christian government.

  3. America should be led by white Christians.

  4. The U.S. plays a prophetic role in Christ’s return.

  5. Church and state should not be separate.

This isn’t patriotism. It isn’t faith. It’s control masquerading as righteousness.

“Christian nationalism isn’t Christianity—it’s a power grab.”


III. The False Gospel of Power

Christian nationalism trades the humility of Jesus for the idol of dominance. It glorifies conquest. It sees compromise as weakness. And worst of all, it uses the name of Christ to justify violence, exclusion, and political supremacy.

Remember January 6th? People stormed the Capitol with crosses and “Jesus Saves” signs—while beating officers and chanting death. As CNN's John Blake said, the scene was “a startling incongruity.”

When Jesus becomes a mascot for a mob, the Gospel has been lost.

Jesus didn’t seek a throne. He laid down His life. He didn’t call down legions of angels to defeat Rome. He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.

So when we see movements that seek earthly power in His name, we must ask: which Jesus are they following?


IV. Voices of Warning

Amanda Tyler of Christians Against Christian Nationalism puts it bluntly: “Christian nationalism is not Christianity.”

The Founders knew this. The Treaty of Tripoli, signed in 1797, said clearly: “The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.”

The First Amendment was not an oversight. It was a warning.

And yet today, leaders and influencers are declaring that only Christians deserve to lead. That diversity is a threat. That democracy is expendable.

This is not just misguided.

It’s dangerous.


V. The Radicalization of Faith

Christian nationalism isn’t static. It evolves.

It radicalizes.

Voices like Andrew Torba call for a country “only for Christians.” The Watchman Decree claims spiritual dominion over the government. These aren’t fringe ideas anymore. They are becoming mainstream in some corners of the church.

They’re not fighting for God. They’re fighting for dominance.

And if the rest of the church stays silent, history tells us what happens next.


VI. A Call to Courage and Clarity

This is a moment that demands courage.

To love Christ is to love the truth. To follow Jesus is to stand where He stands—with the poor, the marginalized, the misunderstood. Not with empire. Not with conquest.

We must refuse to baptize nationalism. We must reclaim the Gospel.

Yes, it will cost us. Yes, it will make some uncomfortable.

But Jesus never called us to comfort.

He called us to take up our cross.

“We cannot be both peacemakers and power-seekers.”


VII. How We Push Back

  1. Speak up: In pulpits. In pews. In private.

  2. Share truth: Use accurate history and theology.

  3. Refuse supremacy: No Gospel permits domination.

  4. Pray for courage: The Spirit will meet us in the cost.

  5. Support resistance: Groups like Christians Against Christian Nationalism are doing vital work.


VIII. The Cross or the Flag

In the end, we must choose.

Will we follow Jesus or Caesar?

Will we preach the Gospel or protect privilege?

Will we worship the Lamb or bow to empire?

Let the church remember her first love, or risk becoming a beast in robes.

Scripture Reflection:

“They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity... although they knew God’s righteous decree... they not only continued to do these very things but also approved of those who practice them.”

— Romans 1:29,32


Suggested Resources:

Taking America Back for God by Andrew Whitehead & Samuel Perry

Amanda Tyler and Christians Against Christian Nationalism

Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty


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Esto No Es el Evangelio: Es Una Toma de Poder

Cómo el Nacionalismo Cristiano Traiciona la Fe que Dice Defender


I. Introducción: El Ascenso de una Fe Distorsionada

Estamos presenciando un auge inquietante del nacionalismo cristiano: una ideología que pretende hablar en nombre de Dios, pero que idolatra el poder más que al Prójimo.

Muchos cristianos sinceros no se dan cuenta de que su fe está siendo secuestrada. Este artículo no es una condena a la fe, sino una alarma contra su manipulación.

“El nacionalismo cristiano no es cristianismo. Es idolatría envuelta en Escritura.”


II. ¿Qué es el Nacionalismo Cristiano?

No es patriotismo. No es devoción. Es la fusión del poder político con la identidad religiosa dominante.

La organización Christians Against Christian Nationalism identifica cinco creencias clave:

  1. Estados Unidos es un país elegido divinamente.

  2. Los fundadores pretendían establecer una nación cristiana.

  3. Todos deben someterse al liderazgo cristiano blanco.

  4. Estados Unidos tiene un papel profético en el regreso de Cristo.

  5. No debe haber separación entre iglesia y estado.

“Esto no es fe. Es dominación disfrazada de devoción.”


III. El Falso Evangelio del Poder

Jesús predicó paz, humildad y servicio. El nacionalismo cristiano predica miedo, superioridad y conquista.

El asalto al Capitolio con pancartas de “Jesús salva” no fue una expresión de fe. Fue una señal de advertencia.

“Cuando Jesús se convierte en la mascota de una turba, el mensaje se ha perdido.”


IV. Voces de Advertencia

Amanda Tyler lo dijo claramente: “El nacionalismo cristiano no es cristianismo.”

El tratado de Trípoli, firmado en 1797, afirmó que Estados Unidos no fue fundado como una nación cristiana. La separación entre iglesia y estado fue intencional.

Ignorar eso es reescribir la historia para justificar la supremacía.


V. La Radicalización de la Fe

Andrew Torba, fundador de Gab, no es una voz aislada. Líderes y movimientos como el Watchman Decree están usando lenguaje espiritual para justificar una toma de poder.

“No luchan por Dios. Luchan por el control.”


VI. Un Llamado al Coraje y la Claridad

Cristianos de verdad: debemos rechazar este evangelio distorsionado. Debemos amar al prójimo, incluso si no comparte nuestra fe.

La libertad religiosa no es una amenaza al cristianismo. Es su protección.

“No podemos ser pacificadores y buscadores de poder al mismo tiempo.”


VII. Cómo Resistir

Habla en tu iglesia.

Educa con historia y teología verídicas.

Rechaza la normalización de la supremacía cristiana.

Ora por discernimiento.

Apoya a quienes confrontan el nacionalismo cristiano.


VIII. Conclusión: La Cruz o la Bandera

Debemos elegir: ¿seguiremos a Cristo o al César?

“Que la iglesia recuerde a su primer amor, o corre el riesgo de convertirse en una bestia vestida de sotana.”


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Examining the Spirit Behind NAR and Prosperity Teachings

April 29, 2025

There is a doctrine spreading in modern Christianity that promises power, wealth, and divine authority for a price. It masquerades as truth but echoes a lie as old as Eden. It is the claim that humanity can ascend to be like God.

False teachings like “ye are little gods” have been advanced by well-known prosperity and NAR (New Apostolic Reformation) figures such as Kenneth Copeland, Benny Hinn, and Paul Crouch. Copeland even went so far as to claim that Adam was God manifested in the flesh and that he was not subordinate to God.

This is not merely poor theology. It is direct heresy.

Adam was created by God (Genesis 1:26-27). He bore God’s image but was never God. A created being is by definition subordinate to the Creator. Only one is God manifested in the flesh — Jesus Christ (John 1:14).

The idea that Adam was equal to God before the fall denies the very nature of sin, subverts the need for redemption, and lays the groundwork for a counterfeit gospel in which humans are taught they can become gods themselves. But Genesis 2:16 says clearly: “The Lord God commanded the man.” Command implies subordination.

This false doctrine has been subtly introduced over decades, leading countless believers astray. It exchanges humility for hubris, obedience for ambition, truth for illusion. And it must be named.

Adam's purpose was to live in obedience and dependence on God. To say otherwise is to echo the satanic doctrine of spiritual rebellion — the very lie that cast Lucifer down: “I will ascend... I will make myself like the Most High.” (Isaiah 14:13-14)

If Adam wasn't subordinate to God, then sin wasn't rebellion, and Christ's atonement would have been for nothing.

This doctrine denies the necessity of obedience, humility, repentance, and submission — the very foundations of walking with God. It exalts man and lowers God to our level. This is not merely error. This is the spirit of Antichrist, which exalts humanity and minimizes Christ.

Rebellion against God's will did not free Adam and Eve. It made them fallen.

Isaiah 43:10 reminds us: “Before Me there was no God formed, and there will be none after Me.” 1 Timothy 2:5 declares: “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus.”

Jesus is the fulfillment of all patriarchal roles. The Church is a spiritual house that the Lord dwells in. Leadership in the Church should look like servant-hearted shepherds.

All true authority flows from Christ. No human holds supreme spiritual power. The age of hierarchy for its own sake is over. The new order is submission to the Spirit — alignment with the heart of Christ.

Jesus said: “The greatest among you will be your servant.” (Matthew 23:11) Authority is not measured by control but by the weight of love, the clarity of truth, and the depth of obedience.

The Marketplace of Spiritual Gifts

The Holy Spirit gives authority to people for specific roles, and the purpose is to glorify God, not self.

But the NAR teaches that “gifts” are accessible for a price.

Many ministries tied to this movement charge hundreds of dollars for “prophetic schools,” “activation workshops,” or “impartation conferences.” Some even have “certification programs” that teach you must pay to be recognized as a prophet or apostle within their networks.

Advanced “prophetic mentorships” can cost $1,000 or more, depending on how anointed you want to appear. Some teach that you can only receive a prophetic mantle by paying to have hands laid on you.

They reference Acts 8:17, but they skip Acts 8:20: “But Peter said to him, 'May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money.'”

It could not be more clear. You cannot pay to become a prophet. You cannot train yourself to be one. You cannot buy an anointing.

Anointing is a calling from God. It is given, never sold.

“Freely you have received; freely give.” (Matthew 10:8)

The NAR “prophet industry” is dangerous because it turns spiritual gifts into a product. It exalts man’s ambition over God’s appointment. It mimics Simon the Sorcerer, who tried to buy the power of the Holy Spirit and was rebuked.

We must return to Christ. To servanthood. To truth. To holiness.

Not self-exaltation. Not spiritual capitalism. Not man-centered theology.

The greatest authority looks like service.

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