SIMON BRAKER FALSE PROPHET: BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FIRE

Jak manifestować Bożą moc? | PS Simon Braker | NOF Church

(How to manifest God's power)

There are a number of warnings to take out of this disastrous teaching from NAR false teacher Simon Braker, who describes himself as a "prophetic apostolic minister".1  Braker is closely associated with false apostle Emma Stark and is part of the British Isles Council of Prophets.  

Braker promotes the idea that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is a distinct, subsequent experience rather than the believer’s reception of the Spirit on conversion. His proof text is Acts 19:2, a verse that NAR charismatics misrepresent.   

And he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” (Acts 19:2). 

Acts 19:2 exposes a group whose grasp of the faith had never progressed beyond John the Baptist’s message. Paul’s question uncovers their deficiency: true New Covenant faith assumes the reception of the Holy Spirit at conversion. Their ignorance prompts Paul to proclaim the full gospel, leading to their baptism in Jesus’ name and the Spirit’s immediate, observable arrival. This episode underscores that salvation and the Spirit’s indwelling are an integral part of conversion, revealing God’s commitment to equip every genuine believer with His empowering presence. This group exactly corresponds to that of Apollos when he arrived at Ephesus, who knew only the baptism of John. (Acts 18:24-26).

Ephesians 1:13-14: In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. 

Acts 2:38–39: And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.”

Titus 3:4–7: “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing (λουτροῦ) of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”

Then Peter declared, “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days. (Acts 10:46-48).

In his bid to promote the alleged "baptism of fire", Braker isolates Matthew 4:11 and builds an entire doctrine around it, claiming a separate experience, supposedly reserved for believers who have sacrificed and endured difficult trials. I reject this teaching outright. His slogan, "no fire falls where there is no sacrifice", is simply another attempt to spiritualise trials into a false hierarchy of Christians. The New Testament never presents “fire” as a separate, subsequent baptism. When believers are genuinely converted, they receive the Holy Spirit —Acts 1:4–5; 2:4, 38–39; 10:44–46; and passages like John 7:39 and 14:16–17 all point consistently in that direction.  

I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” (Matthew 3:11-12).

As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” (Luke 3:15-17).

Reliable commentators refer to two possible interpretations for baptism with fire.  

One view is that the “fire” refers to the trials all genuine believers inevitably face. Chris Quintana of Old Path Theology argues persuasively that this fire represents the purifying work of the Holy Spirit, i.e. the "refining fire" described in passages such as Zechariah 13:9 and Malachi 3:2. Quintana develops this theme in his teaching on Matthew 3:4–12 – Matthew 3:4-12 The Fascinating Ministry Of John The Baptist. (54:00 mark)   

Caleb Corneloup iThink Biblically argues that the fire in Matthew 3:11 points to judgment of the wicked.– https://youtu.be/CvTcYNswSgw John the Baptist was addressing a mixed audience—those sincerely seeking repentance and baptism, and the Pharisees who came under his rebuke. (Matthew 3:5–7). Throughout Scripture, fire is a common metaphor for divine judgment, and the verse itself clearly separates “the Holy Spirit” from “fire”. Many commentators note that “baptism” isn’t confined to water baptism or the baptism of the Holy Spirit; the term can also signify immersion into an ordeal. Mark 10:38, refers to the suffering Jesus is about to undergo as a "baptism".

Overall, I find Quintana’s interpretation more convincing, though Corneloup’s perspective is shared by others and is worth weighing. 

Braker's misinterpretation of Jesus temptation in Matthew 4:1-6

Braker: "It's important that you understand this. The devil didn't say to Jesus 'if you are the Son of God''''. That wasn't what he said. What the devil said to Jesus, 'since you are the Son of God'. That's what it literally means in the Greek.. The devil was tempting Jesus to live independently of the Father.. do you want the fire?" (59:00 mark) This strikes at the core of Braker’s misguided “fire” doctrine. The devil’s bold provocation was an attempt to tempt Jesus into proving his divine identity. Scripture teaches that resisting temptation deepens faith, builds endurance, and shapes maturity—not that it results in a "baptism of fire". (1 Peter 1:6–7; James 1:2–4; Romans 5:3–5).

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." The Spirit immediately drove (ἐκβάλλω) him out into the wilderness. And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him. (Mark 1 9-13).

ἐκβάλλω > From ek and ballo; to eject (literally or figuratively) -- bring forth, cast (forth, out), drive (out), expel, leave, pluck (pull, take, thrust) out, put forth (out), send away (forth, out). The term suggests a forceful action, indicating that Jesus was compelled by the Spirit. This is a stronger term than "led" (ἀνήχθη) in Matthew 4:1 and Luke 4:1.

And the tempter came and said to him, “If (Εἰ) you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” (Matthew 4:3; Luke 4:9 ).

Εἰ > If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc 

1487 ei (a conditional conjunction) – if. 1487 /ei (followed by any verb) expresses "a condition, thought of as real, or to denote assumptions" (i.e. viewed as factual. for the sake of argument) (BAGD). Accordingly, 1487 (ei) should not be translated "since," but rather always "if" – since the assumption may only be portrayed as valid (true, factual).

Meyer: "εἰ] does not indicate that Satan had doubts of Jesus being the Son of God (Origen, Wolf, Bengel), or was not aware of it (Ignat. Phil. interpol. 9), comp. Matthew 28:20; but the problematical expression was to incite Jesus to enter upon the unreasonable demand, and to prove Himself the Son of God."3

Tongues of Fire

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of (ὡσεὶ) fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. (Acts 2:1-4).

The divided tongues appeared like fire, and they rested on, i.e. they did not indwell believers.

γλῶσσαι ὡσεὶ πυρός, tongues as or like fire.. ὡσεὶ (hōsei) > as if it were fire or like fire.... an adverb.. a  metaphor  e.g. Matthew 3:16 "like a dove" or "like sheep" Matthew 9:36 etc.

The day of Pentecost was a singular, unrepeatable moment—the birth of the church. Scripture presents it as a one‑time event, not something that recurs.

Divine Healing and first person prophecy

Braker: "The Lord said to me today that there is a gift He wants to give you.. We already know that some of the disciples didn't even know that there was a Holy Spirit, so there was something available to them that thy weren't living in the good of. ..healing has already been provided.."

The early church experienced a tension: the scriptures affirm that God heals, yet believers still fall ill. Even some of Paul’s most trusted coworkers suffered illness, demonstrating that healing is not a badge of spiritual rank. The habit of blaming the sick—accusing them of hidden sin or insufficient faith when healing doesn’t occur—has wounded many sincere Christians.

The New Testament never endorses formulaic methods or a one‑size‑fits‑all theology. We are called to > Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. (Ephesians 6:18). We should never presume upon God or treat healing as an automatic entitlement.

No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments. (1 Timothy 5:23).

Erastus remained at Corinth, and I left Trophimus, who was ill, at Miletus. (2 Timothy 4:20).

I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. (Philippians 2:25–30).

Phrases like "The Lord said to me” are employed by false prophets to play the frequently used “God told me” trump card, particularly in NAR‑leaning prophetic circles. Whenever we hear claims like this, scripture commands us to test the spirits. (1 John 4:1).

Braker often directs his audience to echo specific words or phrases, a tactic that functions as spiritual manipulation. This strategy is designed to bypass discernment and secure compliance. Believers should refuse to be drawn into any practice that trades independent thought for manufactured agreement.

Once again, I urge anyone attending churches influenced by NAR teachings to exercise discernment regarding Simon Braker and other false teachers, and to remain diligent in testing the spirits.

1. Legacy Ministries International
2. Strong's Greek: 1487. εἰ (ei) -- if, whether, thoughzzz
3. Matthew 4:3 Commentaries: And the tempter came and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread."
4. Greek Concordance: ὡσεὶ (hōsei) -- 21 Occurrences

SCOTT MCNAMARA JESUS AT THE DOOR > KING'S ARMY INTIMIDATION TACTICS

About | Jesus At The Door

Jesus At The Door, now rebranded King's Army, operates under the pretext that as many as 96% of Christians do not lead people to Christ. King's Army utilises a formula that includes an "equipping card" and a fast-track 9-step approach, which allegedly leads people to Christ in approximately two minutes. King's Army functions as an ecumenical evangelism tool and is a global outreach having clear, documented connections with multiple UK churches, mostly within the charismatic-evangelical spectrum. Although they do not explicitly use the word "ecumenical", evidence shows that King's Army is used across multiple denominations and is designed to be accessible to the "wider church".

"Jesus at the Door offers a unique tool--an Equipping Card to use with anyone you know, anywhere--and practical, step-by-step instructions, helping readers witness to friends, family, even strangers on the street. This tried-and-tested method is framed around nine points and a picture, and takes about two minutes from introduction to salvation." 

Jesus at the Door originated in Northern Ireland, where its founders claimed a ‘radical move of God’ and boasted thousands of conversions. Claims of “mass conversions” are frequently used by questionable ministries. In this case, the numbers originate solely from the ministry itself and lack independent verification. Self‑reported conversion statistics are unverified assertions; they are not factual. Genuine evidence would require documented names, dates, and follow‑up, producing outcomes that are independently verifiable, consistent, and traceable. There are no multiple independent sources that confirm these claims. I would like to see their specific criteria for what they call a “conversion" and to know how many of these supposed converts actually go on to become disciples of Jesus Christ.

King’s Army presents itself as an overtly militaristic movement, employing explicit military terminology and imagery. Its members are labelled "soldiers" who have been "enlisted" to wage a spiritual war. Within this framework, Jesus is described as the "Commanding Officer" and McNamara as the movement’s "Field Marshall". Their "King’s Army Camp" is framed as a boot‑camp‑style training ground for spiritual warfare, complete with references to an "Orlando regiment" and "a corps of humble soldiers".1 These "ranks" and phrases reinforce a structural hierarchical military style ethos. Last year, members marched through Soho’s LGBTQ neighbourhood in military‑style uniforms, shouting slogans with such force that many passers‑by felt intimidated.2 King's Army seek to legitimise these actions by invoking a spiritual‑warfare paradigm that McNamara asserts was revealed to him by God. McNamara: "I'm raising up an army for the end times, call it The King's Army. I'm going to push back darkness in these end times. So, the vision for King's Army is really to establish these corps, these regiments in pockets all around the world to start fires all around the world where Christians can come and be trained and together shoulder to shoulder, they can raise the standard and push back the darkness." McNamara's spiritual warfare model aligns with the unbiblical broader charismatic concept of Strategic-Level Spiritual Warfare (SLSW). 

Scripture employs metaphorical language to depict spiritual warfare, highlighting the unseen struggles believers encounter. Nowhere does it suggest that Christians should project a militant or intimidating posture toward non‑believers. This approach is especially alarming in places like Soho’s LGBTQ community and is antithetical to the goal of drawing people toward Christ. The gospel is intended to be communicated with grace and love, extending an invitation to encounter God’s compassion and the hope of salvation found in Jesus Christ. (Romans 1:16, 8:26; John 3:5). It requires no theatrical embellishment. (1 John 4:1).

For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. (2 Corinthians 10:3; Ephesians 6:1-19).

In 2021 McNamara was invited to bring JAD and RNB (Revive New Believers) to Christ for all Nations/Nations Church by Daniel Kolenda, where he now serves on staff as Evangelism Director. Kolenda succeeded false "apostle" Reinhard Bonnke as president and CEO of Christ for all Nations (CfaN) in 2009.3 CfaN was founded in 1974, and Bonnke later focused his mass‑evangelism efforts on Nigeria, where from the year 2000 he drew some of the largest crowds ever reported — including an estimated 1.6 million people at a single Lagos event — according to CfaN’s own accounts. In all, Bonnke claimed over 77 million conversions and innumerable miraculous events since the founding of CfaN. Following his Africa crusades, Bonnke returned to his luxury oceanfront penthouse apartment in Palm Beach, Florida, which was described in news reports as being mansion-like in its amenities. News sources noted with cynicism the contrast between Bonnke's luxury property and the living conditions in some of the African countries where CfaN operated.  

Bonnke was an associate of arch deceivers Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland and Paula White-Cain among other well-known false teachers.

In his tribute to Bonnke after his death in 2019, Hinn said “The home going celebration for my dear friend Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke has begun. Few have touched my life as he did."4 

Paula White-Cain said Bonnke “..was one of the greatest evangelists of our time.. I was honoured to minister with you on several occasions. You served Jesus well and finished your course,” 

Kenneth Copeland Ministries: "Fast forward to 1984, and a partnership was born. Kenneth and Gloria Copeland sat in a small trailer across from evangelist Bonnke. They were in South Africa, and it was the start of a beautiful relationship that still stands today. “Kenneth Copeland Ministries has been the number one supporter of Christ for all Nations since its inception,” according to evangelist Daniel Kolenda, the current President and CEO of CfaN. During that time, there have been over 90 million documented decisions for Christ!"5 

My recollection of Reinhard Bonnke dates back to around 1996, when churches across the UK were encouraged to support his ambitious plan to distribute a free gospel tract to every home in the country. After receiving our financial support, Bonnke claimed he had secured — and fully paid —  a distributor to insert a bible tract into every free newspaper. Churches embraced the vision, and expectations were high. However, when the scheduled date arrived, not a single tract appeared. We waited in vain for news of a delay, yet nothing ever materialised. When challenged, Bonnke blamed the distributor for failing to carry out the contract — an explanation that, in hindsight, seems highly unlikely, as distributors don’t simply abandon paid insert contracts. After that episode, Bonnke largely faded from view in the UK and seemed to focus his questionable activities on impoverished Africans instead.

1. King's Army Camp | Jesus At The Door
2. Christian ‘King’s Army’ march through Soho sparks backlash online
3. Daniel Kolenda - Wikipedia
4. Benny Hinn&Reinhard Bonnke-false prophets
5. A Prophecy Fulfilled: Millions in Africa Accept Christ Through Reinhard Bonnke’s Ministry - KCM Blog

Reinhard Bonnke Finds Out He's Not an Apostle
Damned: The false prophecies of Reinhard Bonnke.

Confessions of a Former Charismatic, Part 1: Me and Benny Hinn - Alpha and Omega Ministries

YEMI BALOGUN'S SHOCKING EXPOSURE OF REVELATION TV

I have added four links below from Yemi Balogun and his shocking testimony, exposing the Conders and their (alleged) abusive management of Revelation TV.

CAVEAT 

Some aspects of Balogun’s theology are very concerning, particularly his endorsement of the Word of Faith prosperity gospel. His personal testimony didn’t add up for me, and I find myself disagreeing with much of his charismatic theology. Balogun's claims of receiving direct revelations or ‘words from the Lord’—including audible messages—strike me as highly questionable. I am not a cessationist, but having been previously involved with charismatics for some years, I have witnessed numerous failed prophecies of the kind expressed by Balogun. (1 John 4:1). The various "prophecies" given to Howard Conder are a clear case in point. I have observed that charismania attracts those who assume an automatic right to paid ministry and to financial support from other Christians. However, many are not qualified to lead and do not teach sound doctrine. (James 3:1; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-3). The Apostle Paul modelled a very different lifestyle. He primarily supported himself through his trade as a tentmaker, enabling him to carry out his ministry without placing a financial burden on the churches he founded. In the New Testament, every recorded collection of money is explicitly designated for the poor. (1 Corinthians 16:1). Paul’s commitment to self‑support, combined with his dedication to the gospel, set a clear example for other believers—highlighting the importance of integrity, responsibility, and ethical conduct in ministry. 

I find it puzzling that Balogun has remained at RTV for so long. He even left for a period and then returned, despite being fully aware of their (alleged) wickedness and abusive behaviour. The scriptures instruct believers to stay away from wolves and false teachers. (2 Thessalonians 3:6; 1 Corinthians 5:11; Romans 16:17-18). As far back as 2016, following Sarah Alcott's bad experience with RTV, Balogun proved to be a false friend! Below are some of the emails shared with me at that time.

"Sarah believed that she had a friend and ally in Yemi Balogun. In fact, Balogun was not only a personal friend of Sarah's, but he was also a trusted family friend. Balogun privately agreed with Sarah's concerns and made a number of assertions that he would publicly expose Howard Conder/RTV. I wondered why he wanted to delay, and once again I was sceptical. Nevertheless, I decided to wait and see what he would do. I was not at all surprised when he failed to come forward, and nothing happened. It appears now that he was playing both sides all along!"

14th October 2016: Sarah: "Off the record...
Yes... it's complicated and I'm confused about the situation to be honest. He's a family friend and it's not what I expected from him.
I texted Yemi about it and apparently they contacted him. He prayed about it and felt to go back. That decision is between him and God, but what concerns me is that he is endorsing the channel. He's by no means ignorant so his position is odd.
He might pop down to the diner over the next few weeks. I'm trying to be positive as the timing is interesting as my meeting with the two Alans were productive and this could be the start of a change from within.
If I do get to see Yemi I do intend to be straight with him that I don't object to his return necessarily, but I do object to him endorsing them."
Chris: "Yes, I saw him appear on Time for Revelation last Wednesday (Oct 5th) and I was livid. Yemi is supposed to be coming to England for a few weeks. Sarah and I are going to try to get him over to her diner so that we can catch up!"
Chris: "Yes, he is being two-faced at the moment but Sarah and I will try to fix him :-)
He's just made a huge error of judgement."

14th December 2016:
Sarah: "Chris told Howard about Yemi giving him the information regarding 21st Century TV Ltd. Yemi has denounced our evidence as “gossip” and “innuendo”. He lied about various things and even named my father who has actively distanced himself from the situation.
I’m really saddened. As you know, I considered Yemi a friend and he knows that my mum has recently had a heart attack and yet told outright lies including that I have tried to blackmail him. I asked him to meet and explain himself to Chris, but he’s ignored me.
Yemi made it look like he has not given any information of significance to Chris or others, but I know he even told you some very serious things before he left RTV."

22nd December 2016:
Chris: "Hi Treena,
There have been so many members of staff and volunteers who knew what was going on. They just left quietly. It strikes me that none of them have any Christian-integrity or even normal professional-integrity.
I'm not sure what to say about Yemi... On that programme, 10 days ago, he was grossly understating his involvement in the situation. He knows exactly what the evidence is and that it is not just "gossip and innuendo."
I think that he is having some-kind of mid-life crisis and feels desperately sorry that his own attempt at a Christian TV station failed. But, returning to Revelation TV has seriously compromised his integrity and he knows it.
Is Yemi just a weak man who cannot carry through his convictions ?? He obviously does know that things are not right with RTV and yet he has crawled back."1

I assume that Balogun would still be at RTV now if he had not been made redundant. Balugun's salvation is a matter between him and the Lord, and I am not questioning that here. However, I do have serious concerns, and in my view, he faces the need for considerable personal reflection if indeed he is in the faith. (2 Corinthians 13:3). Having said all that, I accept Balogun's first-hand accounts of various shocking abuses perpetrated by the Conders. Ideally, I would like to see this information confirmed by two or three witnesses. (2 Corinthians 13:1). Hopefully, these videos will go a long way to thoroughly expose the leadership of Revelation TV and will bring many of their followers to their senses. 

I think time stamps would have been a good way to go with these videos. If that had been done, it would have been easier for those of us who wanted to escape the charismania and simply access RTV facts. Each video is between two and a half to three hours long, and realistically, it is unlikely that many will watch for that length of time. 

https://www.youtube.com/live/ aXkh44P6avk?si= yjuijGsztEy2u4d9

Explaining the reason for my departure from Revelation TV" on YouTube Part 1

The above video is probably worth watching from the 01:50 mark if you want to avoid the charismania. 

It was interesting to note that about £4million of viewers' donations were swallowed up by Conder's Spanish studios. This is the first time I have heard a specific figure mentioned. 

What brought about my departure from Revelation TV? Part 2

Most of this video is worth watching. However, beware of Balogun's endorsement of false teacher Andrew Wommack. Wommack is widely recognised as a false Word of Faith prosperity teacher. Some damning reports are coming out of Wommack's corrupt ministry.*

https://www.youtube.com/live/VxeyBkUeg9w?si=MkHeYUrceULP6c90
What went wrong with Revelation TV?

The beginning of this video was taken up with global politics. RTV information begins at about 0:50 minutes. 

What is Revelation TV trying to hide?

Balogun's further endorsement of false teachers:

The 700 Club—especially under the leadership of false prophet Pat Robertson—operated as a central broadcast platform for disseminating Word of Faith prosperity dogma, routinely promoting a message that was not merely theologically deficient but fundamentally deceptive. Its programming continues to advance this distorted and manipulative pseudo‑gospel today.

Because many of his prophecies failed and his ministry lacked the kind of accountability scripture requires, I do not regard Kim Clement’s ministry and prophetic activity as authentic. 

1. WOLVES IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING: FALSE PROPHETS AND BIBLE TEACHERS IN THE LAST DAYS: YEMI BALOGUN THE CHAMELEON: REVELATION TV

* Andrew Wommack, Woodland Park, and the New Christian Nationalism | Kevin & Barbara Sisti | 506
   Residents fight Andrew Wommack’s takeover – Baptist News Global

   Andrew Wommack’s version of Christian nationalism is spreading across the country – Baptist News Global

ISRAEL: ADAM FANNIN'S INSUPPORTABLE DENIAL OF MODERN ISRAEL

Zionism is the Synagogue of Satan

Adam Fannin's outspoken anti Zionist rhetoric is very dangerous and unscriptural.

Fannin: "The great falling away is happening right now".  In 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Paul links the falling away (apostasia) to the appearance of the Antichrist at the midpoint of the 70th week of Daniel, when the great tribulation begins. During the great tribulation, it appears many who profess the name of Jesus Christ will apostasize completely. At that time, there will be unprecedented betrayal and global violence against true believers. It is undeniable that, for the most part, the churches are asleep and have been hijacked by false teachers. However, as bad as things are, this situation does not indicate that we are in the eschatological apostasy referred to by Jesus Christ and Paul. 

Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion (apostasia) comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction (2 Thessalonians 2:3 cf. Matthew 24:9-14).

Simply defined, Zionism is a Jewish national movement that seeks the creation, support and continuation of a Jewish national state in the historic land of Israel.2  

Amongst those who support the modern state of Israel are hardcore pretribulational dispensationalists like Andy Woods, Tom Hughes, Olivier Melnick, Lee Brainard, Prophecy Watchers, etc. It seems that nothing will prevent these teachers from persisting in the pretrib rapture error, no matter how much evidence to the contrary is presented to them from the scriptures. (1 John 4:1). The latter half of Daniel's 70th week focuses heavily on Israel; however, there is clear evidence that the church will also face unprecedented persecution during this period. (Revelation 6:9; Daniel 7:21; Revelation 12:17, 13:7, 14:12; Matthew 24:9). Pretrib false teachers are setting up their followers for unprecedented disappointment and disaster due to the false hope that they will escape the persecution of the Antichrist. Thankfully, in recent years, a growing number of believers have rejected the lethal pretrib rapture teaching. My own research into some of their leaders' shady antics is very troubling. (Matthew 7:20).3 

Christians deconstruct dispensationalism for a range of reasons, most notably the pre-tribulation rapture doctrine, repeated failures in date-setting or prophetic sensationalism, and the absence of historical precedent prior to the nineteenth century. Once a single foundational assumption is destabilised, many begin to question the entire theological system, with historic (or classic) premillennialism emerging as the most common alternative. Historic premillennialism is posttribulational and preserves belief in a future millennial reign of Christ while omitting the dispensational framework of distinct ages, a separate rapture event, and a strict Israel–Church divide. Alternatively, prewrath premillennialism affirms the 70th week of Daniel and more accurately reflects the teaching of the scriptures and the early church fathers. Prewrath locates the rapture of the church after the sixth seal of Revelation is broken. (Revelation 6:12-17; Matthew 24:29-31). Prewrath is often presented as a corrective to dispensationalism’s timing of the rapture, but it preserves one of dispensationalism’s core structural assumptions: a functional distinction between Israel and the Church in God’s prophetic program. Fannin seems to have merged prewrath and historic premillennialism, but this is highly problematic in one key area; there is no evidence to support the belief that the church is the true Israel or that ethnic Israel has no unique role in future prophecy. 

Fannin: "Genesis 12 is not for the modern state of Israel, and Romans 11 is not for the modern state of Israel.. By the way, Romans 11 literally says Israel is not elect, and Israel has been cast away." Fannin explains that he is not a replacement theologian; rather, he maintains that the church existed before Israel, and he quotes Genesis 4:26b. 

Paul emphatically spurns the idea that God has rejected the Jewish people. He describes their present unbelief as an opportunity for the Gentiles to be grafted in. 

I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. (Romans 11:1-2).

So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather, through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous. Now if their trespass means riches for the world, and if their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their full inclusion mean! (Romans 11:11-12).

But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you. (Romans 11:17-18).

Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written,

“The Deliverer will come from Zion,
he will banish ungodliness from Jacob”;
“and this will be my covenant with them
when I take away their sins.” (Isaiah 27:9 and Isaiah 59:20-21).

As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. (Romans 11:25-29).

See, your house is left to you desolate. For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’” (Matthew 23:38-39). 

"This is a direct quote from Psalm 118:26 a messianic psalm that was traditionally sung during the Passover. It was also shouted by the crowds during Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:9). The phrase signifies recognition of the Messiah and acceptance of His divine mission. It points to a future fulfilment when Jesus will be acknowledged as the Messiah by the Jewish people, often interpreted as a reference to His second coming."1 

God makes two distinct promises to Abram (Abraham). Genesis 12:1-3 applies to "all the families of the earth", whereas Genesis 13:14-15 is a specific promise regarding Abrahams physical offspring and the land. After Lot had departed, the LORD said to Abram, “Now lift up your eyes from the place where you are, and look to the north and south and east and west, for all the land that you see, I will give to you and your offspring forever. Genesis 14:14,26:2-5). The possession of the land is promised עולם עד "for ever". The promise of God is unchangeable. While the blessings and curses in Deuteronomy 28 are contingent upon the Israelites' behaviour, God's covenant with them is everlasting and stands firm. And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. (Genesis 17:7,13,19,48:4). 

Yet in spite of this, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject or despise them so as to destroy them and break My covenant with them; for I am the LORD their God. But for their sake I will remember the covenant with their fathers, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the nations, that I might be their God. I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 26:44-45).

Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, to whom you swore by your own self, and said to them, ‘I will multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I will give to your offspring, and they shall inherit it forever.’” (Exodus 32:13).

For the LORD your God is a merciful God. He will not leave you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers that he swore to them. (Deuteronomy 4:31).

..then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes and have mercy on you, and he will gather you again from all the peoples where the Lord your God has scattered you. If your outcasts are in the uttermost parts of heaven, from there the Lord your God will gather you, and from there he will take you. And the Lord your God will bring you into the land that your fathers possessed, that you may possess it. And he will make you more prosperous and numerous than your fathers. And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live. (Deuteronomy 30:3-6).

He is the LORD our God;
His judgments carry throughout the earth.
He remembers His covenant forever,
the word He ordained for a thousand generations—
the covenant He made with Abraham,
and the oath He swore to Isaac.
He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree,
to Israel as an everlasting covenant:
“I will give you the land of Canaan
as the portion of your inheritance.” (Psalm 105:7-11).

For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. (Isaiah 54:10).

For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”(Jeremiah 31:33-34).

I will make with them an everlasting covenant, that I will not turn away from doing good to them. And I will put the fear of me in their hearts, that they may not turn from me. (Jeremiah 32:40).

Thus says the Lord: If I have not established my covenant with day and night and the fixed order of heaven and earth, then I will reject the offspring of Jacob and David my servant and will not choose one of his offspring to rule over the offspring of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For I will restore their fortunes and will have mercy on them.” (Jeremiah 33:25-26).

“For thus says the Lord God: I will deal with you as you have done, you who have despised the oath in breaking the covenant, yet I will remember my covenant with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish for you an everlasting covenant. Then you will remember your ways and be ashamed when you take your sisters, both your elder and your younger, and I give them to you as daughters, but not on account ofi the covenant with you. I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall know that I am the Lord, that you may remember and be confounded, and never open your mouth again because of your shame, when I atone for you for all that you have done, declares the Lord God.”Ezekiel 16:59-63).

The LORD will save the tents of Judah first, so that the glory of the house of David and of the people of Jerusalem may not be greater than that of Judah. On that day the LORD will defend the people of Jerusalem, so that the weakest among them will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the LORD going before them.
So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.
Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.
On that day the wailing in Jerusalem will be as great as the wailing of Hadad-rimmon in the plain of Megiddo. The land will mourn, each clan on its own: the clan of the house of David and their wives, the clan of the house of Nathan and their wives, the clan of the house of Levi and their wives, the clan of Shimei and their wives, and all the remaining clans and their wives. (Zechariah 12:1-14).

In the whole land, declares the Lord,
two thirds shall be cut off and perish,
and one third shall be left alive.
And I will put this third into the fire,
and refine them as one refines silver,
and test them as gold is tested.
They will call upon my name,
and I will answer them.
I will say, ‘They are my people’;
and they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’” (Zechariah 13:8-).

A Jewish remnant, literally one-third, is specifically identified in relation to the number of Jews who will survive and repent after being tested by fire. 

In conclusion, it is undeniable that God's covenant with Israel is unbroken and irrevocable. Those who deny this or say that it has already been fulfilled produce insupportable arguments and distort the scriptures.

Historically, Israel never possessed the entire land promised to Abraham and his descendants between the two rivers, i.e. the Nile (in Egypt) and the Euphrates (in Mesopotamia). (Genesis 15:18). The peak of Israel's territorial control was achieved under David and Solomon, specifically Canaan, not Egypt or Mesopotamia. The literal futuristic view is that Israel will possess the full territory promised in Genesis 15:18 in the future Messianic age. 

The estimated future possession of Israel is 932 miles (1500 km)

This is the approximate straight-line distance between the two rivers. The actual territory would be wider and irregular, covering parts of Modern-day Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt.

   

1.Matthew 23:39 Study Bible: For I tell you, you will not see me from now on, until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
2. Zionism | Definition, History, Movement, & Ideology | Britannica
3. WOLVES IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING: FALSE PROPHETS AND BIBLE TEACHERS IN THE LAST DAYS: LEE BRAINARD AND TOM HUGHES: PRETRIB DISHONESTY

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