When Prophecy Became a Political Tool Christian Zionism did not arise from a careful reading of Scripture. It arose from fear, speculation, and political convenience. At its core, Christian Zionism teaches believers that the modern state of Israel is the centerpiece of “God’s” end‑time plan and that supporting it—militarily, financially, and politically—is equivalent to obeying “God.” This doctrine has redefined prophecy not as a call to repentance and obedience, but as a geopolitical roadmap driven by war, land acquisition, and national supremacy. The Kingdom of YAH has been replaced by headlines, and faith by foreign policy. Scripture warns that this exact type of distortion would happen: 2 Timothy 4:3–4 (KJV)“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.” Christian Zionism is one of those modern “fables”—appealing, emotional, and dangerous. What Is Christian Zionism—And What Does It Teach? Christian Zionism is the belief that: The modern state of “Israel” is the fulfillment of biblical prophecy Ethnic “Jews” are God’s chosen people regardless of belief or obedience Christians are commanded to support Israel unconditionally Wars in the Middle East are necessary steps toward Christ’s return At first glance, this seems rooted in Scripture. But upon closer inspection, it redefines biblical terms while ignoring the conditions YAHUAH Himself established. For example, Zionists frequently appeal to this verse: Genesis 12:3 (KJV)“And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee…” This was spoken to Abram, not to a modern political state. The promise was conditional and covenantal, tied to faith and obedience, not only to a specific ethnicity or government. And remember, the Arabs or Ishmaelites would fall under this blessing using this quote. Paul clarifies this misunderstanding: Galatians 3:7 (KJV)“Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.” Christian Zionism removes faith, repentance, and obedience from the equation and replaces them with blind political allegiance to a state. (See our book, The Path: Of Righteousness) The Historical Origins: How Christian Zionism Entered the Church Christian Zionism is not ancient Christianity. It is a 19th‑century invention rooted in Dispensationalism, a system of theology that divides history into eras and separates Israel from the Church. John Nelson Darby and Dispensationalism In the 1830s, John Nelson Darby introduced the idea that “God” has two separate peoples: Earthly Israel (ethnic “Jews”) Heavenly Christians (the Church) This teaching directly contradicts Scripture, which teaches one covenant people: Ephesians 2:14–15 (KJV)“For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us.” Darby’s theology was later popularized through the Scofield Reference Bible (1909), which embedded interpretive notes into the text—causing readers to confuse commentary with Scripture itself. From this system emerged: The rapture doctrine The idea that Israel must exist politically for prophecy to unfold The belief that Christians should support Zionist goals None of these doctrines existed in the early church. And have roots in Frankism and other popular Satanic doctrines (i.e Khabalah, Freemasonry, Lucifarianism) in European/American cultures. The Rapture Doctrine: The Engine of Christian Zionism The rapture doctrine is the fuel that powers Christian Zionism. It teaches that believers will be secretly removed before the tribulation, while Israel becomes the focus of YAHUAH’s end‑time plan. But Scripture does not support this idea. Matthew 24:29–31 (KJV)“Immediately after the tribulation of those days… he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect…” YAHUSHUA clearly states: The gathering happens after tribulation It is public, not secret It is accompanied by judgment, not escape Christian Zionism depends on a rapture, so Christians don’t have to wrestle with the consequences of supporting war, occupation, injustice, and the support for the coming Antichrist. It removes accountability and replaces endurance with escapism. Twisting Prophecy: How Scripture Is Reassigned to a False Israel Christian Zionists routinely apply prophetic passages meant for repentant Israel to a secular state. An Example of the false interpretations of scripture: Romans 11:26 (KJV)“And so all Israel shall be saved…” This verse is often used to claim automatic salvation for ethnic Jews. But Paul already defined Israel earlier: Romans 9:6 (KJV)“For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel.” Salvation is never automatic. It has always required repentance and obedience: Acts 3:19 (KJV)“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out…” Christian Zionism removes repentance and replaces it with only ethnicity—something Scripture never allows. Christian Zionism and the Rejection of Messiah A central contradiction of Christian Zionism is this:It supports a state and religious system that explicitly rejects YAHUSHUA, while claiming to honor YAHUAH. YAHUSHUA Himself warned: John 5:43 (KJV)“I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.” Christian Zionism conditions believers to accept a future false messiah, while dismissing the true one. This is not preparation for the Kingdom—it is preparation for deception and a pathway to hell. The Global Consequences of Christian Zionism Christian Zionism has shaped: U.S. foreign policy Military intervention in the Middle East Media narratives Censorship of Hebrew Israelite voices It has justified: War in the name of prophecy Displacement of peoples Silencing of biblical critique Yet YAHUAH says: Isaiah 10:1 (KJV)“Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees…” Supporting injustice in the name of prophecy does not please “God”—it provokes judgment. Seeming to be the very thing these Christian Zionist believe will force YAHUSHUA to come back. The True Prophecy of Zion True prophecy does not center on a flag or a parliament. It centers on Messiah’s return and the restoration of righteousness. Isaiah 2:3 (KJV)“For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the ELOHIM from Jerusalem.” Torah—not tanks—defines the