Fresh new face...tired old NAR dominionist lies...

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So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." - Acts 1:6-8 (ESV)

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It seems Charisma News has rolled out a new dominionist political shill, just in time for election season. This time it is a woman; I assume to try and leverage those suburban moms who quite rightly have decided to never vote For Donald Trump again. Unfortunately, the rest of the apostate church system is gearing up to once again support the least moral man to ever run for president. Why? Because the Republican Party says so and tells their compromised cult of personality pastors to preach the same. They realize without the evangelical vote, they cannot elect someone like Donal Trump. They also fear that since the overturn of Roe, they have precious little to scare evangelicals with to force them to the polls. So, enter Bunni Pounds. Yes, I know, I did not name her. It seems Ms. Pounds used to work for a congressional representative in Texas and when that man retired, she ran for his seat. Even though she lost in the primary, she became reborn as a political hack for Jesus. She created one of those horrible fake "Christian voting" organizations designed to pretend to care about the word of God while convincing Christians to only vote Republican. This past month Pounds came out of nowhere seemingly to become the number one political writer for the fake Christian leader, Steven Strang. Steven has been otherwise occupied recently declaring his buddy Mike Bickle as exonerated even though he now has a second accuser, who dates his abuse back to when she was only 14 years of age. So, Pounds has taken up the slack. There was plenty of articles to choose from. In a different piece she actually gave the NAR game away with this nugget:

"In a world fractured by politics, we are called to be agents of reconciliation, bridging divides through prayer and compassion. This requires a shift in perspective"a recognition that our ultimate allegiance is to God's kingdom, not to any political ideology or party affiliation. By aligning ourselves with the values of the upside-down kingdom, where love triumphs over hostility, we can participate in bringing about God's reign here on earth." - Bunni Pounds

While that sounds pious what she advocates for is the same as all NAR agents - vote Republican. Only the GOP is considered to have votable candidates for Christians according to this warped theology. That is the shift in perspective. To throw out our brain and only vote as we are told. She is not as bat-bleep crazy as Mario Murillo or Greg Locke, who say anyone voting Democratic is going to hell, but it is the same line of thinking. The game however that she gives away is the original dominionist NAR teaching, which says we do these things so that we might bring about the second coming of Christ. That is the code speak here when she says bringing about God's reign on earth. We are not charged with any such thing in scripture. God does not need our help to bring about what He wants. He has asked us to spread the gospel, not create a theocracy where we force unbelievers to try and behave better. That saves no one. With this as the backdrop, let us quickly move through the above linked article and reason once more together.

"In the wake of Jesus' resurrection, a resounding mandate echoed: "Go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). This charge, devoid of exemptions, applies even to those grappling with doubt. Jesus empowered believers and skeptics alike, emphasizing that their strength was not self-derived but rooted in His sovereignty. The disciples, marked by moments of weakness and doubt, were entrusted with a seemingly insurmountable task. Yet, it was precisely in their weakness that Jesus' authority shone forth. Despite doubts, denials and hiding, the disciples' power to make disciples came not from themselves but from their obedience to the One with all authority. The early church exemplified this empowerment, spreading the message of Jesus' resurrection with unwavering conviction. Their obedience stemmed from a recognition that changing the world was not solely their responsibility but a partnership with the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. In Acts 1:8, Jesus assured them that, with the Holy Spirit, they would bear witness to the ends of the earth." - Bunni Pounds

Pounds tries to leverage Matthew 28:19 but fails to understand it because she is trying to use it to fit her narrative. One cannot be "discipled" unless they first believe. They cannot believe unless they are supernaturally drawn by the power of the Holy Spirit in response to the preaching of the gospel. If you go to her website, there is none of this. Sure, there is lip service to Jesus and His love but the marching orders at the end of the day are entirely carnal in nature. The problem that dominionists face is many-fold. One big problem is they are trying to save the culture instead of saving the lost out of the culture. This is the ever elusive "revival" they are always seeking but never finding. Why? Because God never promised us an end times revival but rather an end times apostasy, of which the NAR is leading the way. A second problem, among many, is that their proposed solutions are always voting for carnal politicians no better than the ones they openly revile. They confer righteousness onto these people and nine times of out of ten, lead Christians to defend their evil choice. God does not care one whit about our politics or whom we have deemed to be the lesser of two evils. Dominionists think that Jesus will be reviewing our voting record which is absurd to the point of stupidity. Like we are going to get there and Jesus will be like, "sure, I'd love to let you in. You had saving faith, believed in the power of the blood, and tried to lead your life in a sober and Christlike manner, but c'mon, Clinton in 96?" Beloved, it just does not work like that.

Also, in this paragraph we see the false partnership paradigm. In another article Pounds declares that God is longing to partner with us. No, He isn't. God is the creator and we are but the created. It is only the arrogance of man expressed in the apostate church that can declare that God wants to "partner" with us. God is not our equal. He is not our wing man. If God is not your Lord and Master than He is nothing to you. It is always reassuring when false teachers use scripture as it is often those very scriptures that prove them false. I have made Acts 1:6-8 the key verses for today because God wants to show us how wrong Pounds is. Bunni correctly says that God tells us that we will be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. What she leaves out however, is the context. You see, in Verse Six, the disciples ask Jesus if He will now restore the Kingdom of Israel. They had always hoped for a solution to their carnal and political problems, where they were under harsh persecution from the Roman government. Remotely similar today, the apostate church feels persecuted by the evil leftists and want their deliverance. Jesus' kingdom however, is not of this world. Jesus dismisses their carnal concerns out of hand and instead tells them they will be His witnesses around the world to share the gospel. He does not say they will be His political advocates. He does not say they will be His moral majority. He does not say they will be His legislators or judge pickers. He does not say they will be His revivalists. He does not say they will be His mountain conquering cultural warriors. He says NONE of that. You will be my witnesses! What does a witness do? He gives testimony. He does not pass laws. He does not seek political office. He does not pick carnal sides or the lesser of two evils. So please, be a witness - not a political activist like Bunni.

"This timeless promise echoes through the ages, reaching modern-day disciples. The power of the Holy Spirit remains available to those who follow Jesus. Attempting to change the world through politics or government without relying on His wisdom and strength is futile. True impact comes from individuals transformed by His truth and wisdom, not from political endeavors alone. God's promise, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matt. 28:20), resonates in the hearts of believers engaged in the political sphere. The call to discipleship extends to every corner of society, from local councils to school boards, state houses, and even the heart of political power"Washington, DC." - Bunni Pounds

Notice the clever sleight of hand Pounds uses here. The power of the Holy Spirit is indeed available for all believers today but it most decidedly NOT so we can change the world through politics or government. That is NAR dominionist theology. God did not ask us to disciple local school boards beloved. Bunni Pounds still idolizes this country and that much is woefully apparent. According to the bible we are pilgrims and sojourners traveling through this world to our true home, where we have biblical citizenship - heaven. God does NOT allow dual citizenship. Just read the first commandment. Yet this blueprint Bunni lays out is the heart of so many theologies across this country. To conquer the imaginary seven cultural mountains through stealth and hostile takeover, according to Lance Wallnau. I recently used the example of the Temperance Movement to show how futile these culture wars are. The Temperance Movement were sure they were doing God's work. So did the slave owning south and those in charge of the Spanish Inquisition and the Salem Witch Trials, by the way. Temperance sought the abolition of alcohol and they eventually caught the car they were chasing. The result was the development of organized crime in America as people who wanted to sin, were still going to sin. You cannot legislate morality. We are not called to change society but to save those lost from it.

"In recognizing that God loves the nation's people more than they do, disciples engaged in politics understand the profound impact of discipleship on individual lives. The transformation of hearts and minds can ripple through organizations and government systems, shaping the nation's trajectory. The responsibility to effect change lies not only in the seats of power but in the hands of those committed to discipleship, understanding that the nation's well-being hinges on the collective commitment to impactful leadership and active participation in government." - Bunni Pounds

Yeah. No. Again, Pounds tries her level best to sound pious but at the end of the day these are tired old NAR talking points. Discipleship has NOTHING to do with governments or nations. Ther NAR argument being made here is if we can infiltrate the government and seats of power with people who share our beliefs then we will see transformative change in our country. Except we won't because the people being used are still carnal creatures who sin just like everyone else. Dennis Hastert won the Illinois evangelical vote year after year until it was discovered he liked molesting little boys. Larry Craig was a Republican Senator and prize of the evangelical world until he was caught soliciting homosexual sex in an airport bathroom. Too old of cases? Currently there is a Florida representative who is also a pastor and makes her church pay for her seven homes while lying about them on her financial disclosure forms. Just look at the standard bearer of evangelical politics. Donald Trump is facing 91 felony counts! In a recent poll of Iowa evangelicals, a majority said he would be ok to be president from jail or even if he committed insurrection, which is treason!

No beloved, what Pounds and the NAR want is pious laws that will force sin into the closet so they can pretend there is revival. They want this because they like this country and the sin excess it allows. They idolize it. They want to save it. Not the people mind you, just the country. That is not what Jesus has commissioned us to do. Please do not fall for the latest messenger of the same old tired lies. Voting is about more than two wedge issues. God cares about war. He cares about the annihilation of people He created. He cares about poverty - just read the gospels! He cares about taking care of the least in society. Take all considerations with you into the voting booth - or don't vote. While it is a civic responsibility - we belong to another. Jesus is not waiting for you with a voting log in one hand and an AR-15 in the other. As for Bunni Pounds? Mark and avoid beloved. Mark and avoid.

Reverend Anthony Wade - February 12. 2024

Authors Bio:
Credentialed Minister of the Gospel for the Assemblies of God. Owner and founder of 828 ministries. Vice President for Goodwill Industries. Always remember that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.