Trump Is Not the Political Messiah - Will the Christian Right & White Evangelical Church Repent?

Spiritual Blindness

Why haven’t they recognized that repentance is a prerequisite for any true reformation God will bring? And why haven’t they understood that God’s covenants are with people, not nations? He told Abraham He would make him a great nation and promised David that a king would always sit on his throne. Yet, God did not create a covenant with any geopolitical nation. Today, His covenant is with His bride—the Church. This is not limited to any specific denomination, such as the universal Catholic Church, but encompasses every believer who truly calls upon the name of Christ.

So I ask the question, will the Christian Right, Christian Nationalists, and White Evangelical church repent? We know the answer to that, they won't. Why? They are spiritually blind and doing what is right in their own eyes. And when people live like that, especially those who proclaim they are called by God's name, judgment ensues.

What is Judgment?

Judgment, as revealed in Scripture, is God’s response to persistent disobedience, spiritual blindness, and rebellion against His will. It is not merely punishment; it is correction, a call to repentance, and a demonstration of His holiness and justice. The Bible is filled with examples of judgment upon individuals, nations, and even His covenant people when they strayed from His commandments.

Take the Babylonian exile, for instance. God allowed His chosen people to be conquered because they refused to heed the warnings of the prophets, continued in idolatry, and oppressed the poor. Yet even in judgment, God always leaves room for redemption. He raises a remnant—a faithful few who will return to Him with contrite hearts.

When a group claiming to bear God’s name—such as the Christian Right and White Evangelical Church—aligns itself with power and ideology over truth, it risks placing itself under judgment. Why? Because judgment begins with the house of God (1 Peter 4:17).

The Danger of Idolatry

One of the most significant accusations against ancient Israel was their idolatry. They fashioned golden calves, worshiped Baal, and trusted in military alliances rather than in Yahweh. Similarly, today’s Christian Nationalists and segments of the Evangelical Church have, in essence, created an idol out of political power. They’ve placed their faith in a man who promises national restoration through worldly means, rather than in God’s redemptive plan through Christ.

When any group claims that a flawed human leader is “anointed” while ignoring their unrepentant sin and divisive rhetoric, they echo the tragic mistake of the Israelites in 1 Samuel 8, who demanded a king to be like other nations. God warned them that their choice would bring suffering, yet they insisted, and He allowed them to face the consequences.

Repentance: The Missing Element

True revival and reformation begin with repentance. Repentance requires acknowledgment of sin, turning away from it, and returning to God’s ways. But repentance is incompatible with pride, self-righteousness, and the belief that one’s cause is inherently aligned with God’s will without examination.

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The Christian Right has often rallied around issues of morality, such as abortion and traditional family values, but they have neglected justice, mercy, and humility before God (Micah 6:8). They have excused, rationalized, or ignored behaviors in their leaders that they would never tolerate in others. In doing so, they have compromised their witness and distorted the gospel.

The Call to the Faithful Remnant

The question is not only whether the Christian Right or White Evangelical Church will repent, but whether those within the broader Body of Christ will step into the prophetic role of calling them to account. Throughout history, God has always used a remnant—those who remain faithful to His Word and His Spirit.

This remnant must speak truth in love, even when it is uncomfortable, and model the humility and repentance they long to see in others. They must refuse to conflate faith with political allegiance, keeping their eyes fixed on the eternal kingdom Jesus proclaimed—a kingdom not of this world (John 18:36).

Judgment with a Purpose

The purpose of God’s judgment is not destruction for its own sake but the restoration of righteousness. If the Christian Right and White Evangelical Church will not repent, they will face the consequences of their spiritual blindness. Their credibility will continue to erode, and their influence will wane. But for those who humble themselves and seek God, there is always hope.

As Isaiah 30:15 reminds us: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.” The question remains: Will they have it now, or will they continue to resist until judgment comes?

Final Thought

As the Church, our responsibility is to stand as salt and light, preserving truth and shining the light of Christ in dark times. Let us pray for those who are spiritually blind and entangled in idolatry, even as we prepare to endure the consequences of their actions. Let us lament over their refusal to repent, but let us also find comfort in the promise that God’s kingdom is unshakable and His purposes will prevail.

“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for…” (Isaiah 40:1-2a NIV).

Judgment may come, but so will redemption for those who turn back to God. Let us remain steadfast, discerning, and ready to proclaim the true gospel, not a political one.

TANYA TALKS™