Awaken Bible Prophecy Update 1-11-23: NAR & Bible Prophecy

We’ve discussed NAR on numerous occasions – the New Apostolic Reformation – and pointed out the many problems with this worldwide movement., which mostly manifests in Pentecostal and Charismatic churches. Recently a statement written by the NAR community was released denouncing Christian Nationalism. This is the idea that Christianity must rise to such prominence in America through the dominion of the church that America and other nations effectively become Christian, as – in their thinking - they must do in order for Christ to return. Those of us with a Biblical, prophetic worldview obviously have problems with this idea.

In this position statement against NAR being part of the Christian Nationalist faction – admirable as it is - the authors and signatories made a number of declarations that, on the surface, appear to also distance themselves from the excesses of the NAR movement itself. Not so fast says one critic.

Among the most prominent of NAR detractors is Holly Pivec. She and her co-author, Doug Gievett, have written several books about NAR and the errors of its teachings. Upon examining the NAR and Christian Nationalism statement, they had issues with it. They questioned the contradictions between that which was stated and the known writings and beliefs of the signers of the document.

What came from this exchange between Pivec and the NAR folks was – in actuality – further evidence that NAR indeed believes and practices many non-Biblical concepts. This in itself is extremely problematic. When we examine their views, we see that not only do they conflict with Scripture, but they also present a future that is far from what God has said will occur at the end of the age.

It is this inconsistency regarding Scripture and Bible prophecy that concern us today, and we’ll explore that in more detail as we get into today’s Prophecy Update.

Sources:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f103e5123a13a598106a998/t/63b22e1eeb9705601db20c37/1672621598739/Response+to+NAR+and+Christian+Nationalism+Statement%2C+2022-12-31.pdf

https://narandchristiannationalism.com/

https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-nationalism.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-dominionism.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/dominion-theology.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/kingdom-now.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/seven-mountain-mandate.html

https://www.newsweek.com/pentecostal-leaders-disavow-christian-nationalism-stark-statement-1753287

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Please note that the transcript is available on my website blog under the post with the same title.