Introduction

NAR AND THE DECEPTION OF DOMINION THEOLOGY

All I could think of as I was doing the research for this study, was how much it resembles Islam. It's doubtful that Dominionism would ever use violence, although thinking about it raises in me uncomfortable thoughts about the Crusades. Nevertheless, the goal is the same, the subjugation of the entire world.

This is by no means an exhaustive study on the subject. There are many sources of in-depth study, but my purpose is to present information concisely for those who just want an overview.

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Basic Principles Of Dominionism

What is Dominionism?

Dominion Theology, also called "Kingdom Now Theology," is a false teaching stating that man is commissioned to bring the entire world under the dominion of Christianity, by force if necessary, and then, hand over the Christianized world to Jesus when he comes.

Dominion Theology is predicated upon these basic beliefs:

1. God gave Adam dominion over the earth
2. Satan usurped man’s dominion over the earth through the fall of Adam and Eve
3. Jesus defeated Satan and took dominion back in his victory on the cross
4. He then gave dominion back to believers
5. The Church must gain control of the earth’s governmental and social institutions, and establish the Kingdom on earth
6. Then, and only then, can Jesus come 

 

 

 

Reversal Of The Curse

False Teaching:

In his death and resurrection, Jesus reversed the curse that took place from Adam's fall, and took back dominion, giving to believers the responsibility to restore all that was lost, defeat every enemry, and bring the entire world into the restored "Kingdom."


Truth:

The redemption Jesus accomplished on the Cross was complete and will surely result in the restoration of all that was lost. But he reversal of the effects of the curse haven’t been implemented yet. I haven’t seen wolves lying down peacefully with lambs yet, have you?

"The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb...
The nursing child shall play by the cobra's hole...
The weaned child shall put his hand in the viper's den...
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain...
The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea..."
Isaiah 11:6-8

If the reversal of the effects of the curse were able to be implemented now, we would be able to overcome every facet of the curse, including death. OBVIOUSLY, that isn’t going to happen before He comes.

Although the Lord sometimes sovereignly brings healing, deliverance, and many other manifestations of His Spirit, as well as direct answers to prayer, the implementation of all Christ accomplished in his death and resurrection will be realized only when He comes.

 

 

 

 

Take The World By Force?

False Teaching:

Dominionists teach the Kingdom of God as a literal and physical Kingdom to be advanced on earth in the present age. Some liken the New Testament Kingdom to the Old Testament Israel in ways that justify taking up the sword to war against enemies of their kingdom. They teach that men can and must be coerced or compelled to enter the kingdom.

Truth:

"Then Jesus said to him, 'Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.'"
Matthew 26:52

Jesus’s message was: “You must be born again.” John 3:7
The rebirth cannot come about by force.

After the resurrection of Christ, the Apostles did NOT try to establish the Kingdom through force, in fact most of them were martyred.

And finally, this bears repeating:

“My kingdom is not of this world.”
John 18:36

 

 

 

 

Power Evangelism?

False Teaching:

“Liberation Theology,” a branch of Dominionism, teaches that we are to take over the Powers of Darkness; we are to take over the demons; and we are to dominate Satan. That's what they mean when they talk about "Power Evangelism" and "Power Healing."

Their buzz words: "Binding Satan," "Binding demons,” “Pleading the Blood against demons.”
Believers are taught they must take dominion over all of the institutions of the world, that are infiltrated and influenced by demons.

Truth:

The early church did not do this. The apostle Paul was followed by a girl with a spirit of divination, and for several days he ignored it. Finally he simply commanded it to leave her. This was defensive, not offensive. Nowhere do you see Paul or any of the Apostles binding demons or having anything to do with them, except to command them to leave.

On another occasion Paul asked God to deliver him from “a messenger of Satan” that was oppressing him. The Lord said no. That ended that.

 

 

 

 

Our Commission

Are We To Change The World? 

False Teaching:

“The Church must grow past the ‘Gospel of Salvation’ message and understand that it is only when we begin to implement the principles of the ‘Gospel of the kingdom’ that we will really begin to see change in lives and cities and nations. The Church has no understanding of this realm. . . The Church must grow up. . . . "
Dale Neill, president of ICCC, the International Christian Chamber of Commerce


Truth:

"My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight...''
John 18:36

No. The “great commission" is:
"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature."
Mark 16:15

And when it is not received we are not to use coercion
"And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet."
Matthew 10:14

AND ...we are to beware of false prophets
"Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many...
But he who endures to the end shall be saved...
This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”
Matthew 24:14

We were not told to “take” the world. We were told only to preach the Gospel.
"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Mark 16:15

Also, we were told most will not believe:
“ ...narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Matthew 7:14

and the very next verse says:
v15: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.”

These “Dominionists” are the epitome of false prophets.