History has shown us what happens when the church confuses its spiritual mission with political dominion. It breeds authoritarianism, compromises the gospel, and often ends in corruption. The true power of the church has never been in political influence but in faithful witness. The early Christians did not take over Rome by climbing seven mountains. They turned the world upside down by proclaiming Christ, loving their neighbors, and even laying down their lives as martyrs.
Dominion Theology is attractive because it promises glory without suffering, victory without the cross, and power without humility. But Jesus told us plainly in Mark 8:34, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” The kingdom comes not through us conquering but through Christ reigning, and through His people bearing witness in weakness, in holiness, and in hope.
So let us be clear: the church is not called to establish dominion over the world but to announce the dominion of Christ, who already reigns. He is seated at the right hand of the Father. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. Our task is not to build His throne but to proclaim His gospel until He returns.
