** This is a Newsletter emailed to me from Brandon Holthaus Tip of The Spear ministry about an Open Letter to President Trump that was co-written by Michelle Bauchman and Bill Koenig**
Recently, Michele Bachmann and Bill Koenig wrote an impassioned open letter addressed to President Trump considering the renewed peace framework currently under discussion, particularly proposals resembling the earlier “Peace to Prosperity” plan. I was one of the signatories of the letter, and I wanted to share why Trump needs to change his course of direction regarding Israel and the Middle East to align with a more biblical foreign policy.
Trump and his advisors are treating these Islamic countries as a simple financial transaction and business deal instead of taking them seriously for their true political ideology toward Israel, which is wrapped in the veneer of so-called religion. We have watched this “peace through prosperity” model unfold before, not only with American interests in the Middle East but also in Israel’s policies with the Palestinians, who barbarically attacked on October 7 despite the economic prosperity Israel was offering them.
It is clear that the unbiblical Abraham Accords, while presented as a diplomatic triumph, ultimately undermine the God-ordained unilateral and unconditional Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12:3, 7; 13:14-17; 15:1-21; 17:1-21; 22:15-18; 26:2-5; 28:13-15; 49) and the Land Covenant (Genesis 12:1, 7; 13:14-15, 17; 15:17-21; 17:8; Deuteronomy 29:1–30:20; Ezekiel 16). Both await final fulfillment in the Messianic Kingdom. Scripture is absolutely clear that the land belongs to Israel alone as an everlasting possession, and no political maneuvering can override God’s decree or divide it. Woe unto those who do.
The renewed push for the Abraham Accords would halt Israel’s sovereignty over 132 Jewish communities. Israel would be pressured to withdraw from certain areas of Judea and Samaria or stop building settlements there, even though Israel’s presence in these areas is lawful under international law.
When leaders, even well-intentioned ones like Trump, attempt to divide or negotiate away covenant land, they set themselves on a collision course with the God of Israel. As Bill Koenig documented in his book “Eye to Eye,” every time U.S. presidents have pressured Israel to trade land for peace, severe consequences have followed for America because of the cursing aspect of the Abrahamic Covenant. We cannot ignore this pattern.
The push for the Abraham Accords, along with a two-state solution and normalization deals, may look like progress to the world, but spiritually it opens the door to the cursing aspect of the Abrahamic Covenant on our country.
These deals involve agreements with Islamic leaders who practice deception to advance Islam. Taqiyya refers to saying something that is not true regarding Muslim identity, and its Sunni counterpart is muda'rat. Tawriya involves intentionally creating a false impression by saying something technically true but misleading. Kitman means lying by omission. Muruna is blending in by setting aside certain practices temporarily to advance the broader agenda. Hudna refers to a so-called ceasefire used as a strategy to regroup and attack later when stronger.
This is exactly what the Ayatollah in Iran is doing now and has openly stated recently. Since jihad is considered unending and since Israel is not going anywhere, there will be no end to this satanically inspired struggle against Israel. The only thing Islamists want is the destruction of Israel and the West, and they only understand power. There is no solution for Islamists who see the world through the lens of jihad. Initiatives, proposals, and international conferences are all efforts in futility.
For Islamists, all other religions and all non-Muslim people are considered inferior, ignorant, and subject to conquest. Israel is viewed as the vanguard of the West. Diplomats may propose carrot-and-stick strategies, offering financial and political incentives to dismantle this culture of violence, but these efforts will end in failure. In the end, Islamists are not going to change. It is a pipe dream, and people need to take that seriously and adjust their policies accordingly.
America’s and Israel’s compromises to hostile enemies who chant “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” must be recognized for what they are. The hostile agendas have not gone away. Islamic expansion and deeper infiltration into American politics and society are on the move. I wish people advising Trump would alert him to this reality, but we cannot expect much from Trump’s spiritual advisor Paula White. While she supports Israel, she is tainted by prosperity gospel teachings and overlaps with Kingdom Now theology, which muddies her view on Israel.
Furthermore, Trump’s spiritual background does not allow him to see Israel from a biblical standpoint. He attended Norman Vincent Peale’s church for some time, and Peale is best known for his book The Power of Positive Thinking. Peale taught that faith in oneself and a positive mental attitude are central keys to success and reaching one’s potential. Peale was generally supportive of Israel’s right to exist; however, he did not emphasize Israel as part of a prophetic scenario or covenantal promises God made to Israel.
There is no doubt that Trump sees Israel as a very close ally, but he does not see Israel from a biblical standpoint. And this is the problem, because if he did, he would not propose a two-state solution with the Palestinians, a ceasefire with Iran (a regime that needs to be ended), or the renewal of Abrahamic Accords with countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Syria, and Turkey, who should not be trusted.
Today’s political rhetoric around interfaith unity also cannot be dismissed lightly. Equating Christianity, Islam, and Judaism as equal pathways under the same “Abrahamic umbrella” undermines the gospel, confuses believers, and paves the way for further deception. We are watching a strategic setup, not just in Israel but here at home, that is gradually reshaping our nation’s spiritual and cultural landscape, turning a blind eye to Islamists and allowing antisemitism to continue rising and spilling into the streets of America. The consequences of these decisions will be monumental, not just geopolitically but spiritually.
The church and most Christians are not helping the situation either. Many are either outright hostile to Israel, apathetic, ignorant, or simply choose to ignore what is happening in the world. It is heartbreaking to see leaders, churches, and pastors find themselves on the wrong side of prophetic history. But really, nothing has changed. The majority missed the first coming of the Messiah, even as He stood right in front of them. Only the remnant recognized Him then, and the remnant always knows. Today is no different. We are in the last days, the birth pangs have started, and Israel is back in the land, which means we are close to the Rapture of the Church. Yet most people are completely checked out of this reality. It is also perplexing to see those who once seemed strong on Israel now falter under the demonic spirit of the age.
The remnant, however, continues to hold fast to Scripture and stand firm. Continue to stand strong the Lord and the power of His might and speak the truth to those around you. Pray for President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and especially for the remnant in America and Israel to stay vigilant and faithful. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.
Am Yisrael Chai!
Brandon
Recently, Michele Bachmann and Bill Koenig wrote an impassioned open letter addressed to President Trump considering the renewed peace framework currently under discussion, particularly proposals resembling the earlier “Peace to Prosperity” plan. I was one of the signatories of the letter, and I wanted to share why Trump needs to change his course of direction regarding Israel and the Middle East to align with a more biblical foreign policy.
Trump and his advisors are treating these Islamic countries as a simple financial transaction and business deal instead of taking them seriously for their true political ideology toward Israel, which is wrapped in the veneer of so-called religion. We have watched this “peace through prosperity” model unfold before, not only with American interests in the Middle East but also in Israel’s policies with the Palestinians, who barbarically attacked on October 7 despite the economic prosperity Israel was offering them.
It is clear that the unbiblical Abraham Accords, while presented as a diplomatic triumph, ultimately undermine the God-ordained unilateral and unconditional Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12:3, 7; 13:14-17; 15:1-21; 17:1-21; 22:15-18; 26:2-5; 28:13-15; 49) and the Land Covenant (Genesis 12:1, 7; 13:14-15, 17; 15:17-21; 17:8; Deuteronomy 29:1–30:20; Ezekiel 16). Both await final fulfillment in the Messianic Kingdom. Scripture is absolutely clear that the land belongs to Israel alone as an everlasting possession, and no political maneuvering can override God’s decree or divide it. Woe unto those who do.
The renewed push for the Abraham Accords would halt Israel’s sovereignty over 132 Jewish communities. Israel would be pressured to withdraw from certain areas of Judea and Samaria or stop building settlements there, even though Israel’s presence in these areas is lawful under international law.
When leaders, even well-intentioned ones like Trump, attempt to divide or negotiate away covenant land, they set themselves on a collision course with the God of Israel. As Bill Koenig documented in his book “Eye to Eye,” every time U.S. presidents have pressured Israel to trade land for peace, severe consequences have followed for America because of the cursing aspect of the Abrahamic Covenant. We cannot ignore this pattern.
The push for the Abraham Accords, along with a two-state solution and normalization deals, may look like progress to the world, but spiritually it opens the door to the cursing aspect of the Abrahamic Covenant on our country.
These deals involve agreements with Islamic leaders who practice deception to advance Islam. Taqiyya refers to saying something that is not true regarding Muslim identity, and its Sunni counterpart is muda'rat. Tawriya involves intentionally creating a false impression by saying something technically true but misleading. Kitman means lying by omission. Muruna is blending in by setting aside certain practices temporarily to advance the broader agenda. Hudna refers to a so-called ceasefire used as a strategy to regroup and attack later when stronger.
This is exactly what the Ayatollah in Iran is doing now and has openly stated recently. Since jihad is considered unending and since Israel is not going anywhere, there will be no end to this satanically inspired struggle against Israel. The only thing Islamists want is the destruction of Israel and the West, and they only understand power. There is no solution for Islamists who see the world through the lens of jihad. Initiatives, proposals, and international conferences are all efforts in futility.
For Islamists, all other religions and all non-Muslim people are considered inferior, ignorant, and subject to conquest. Israel is viewed as the vanguard of the West. Diplomats may propose carrot-and-stick strategies, offering financial and political incentives to dismantle this culture of violence, but these efforts will end in failure. In the end, Islamists are not going to change. It is a pipe dream, and people need to take that seriously and adjust their policies accordingly.
America’s and Israel’s compromises to hostile enemies who chant “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” must be recognized for what they are. The hostile agendas have not gone away. Islamic expansion and deeper infiltration into American politics and society are on the move. I wish people advising Trump would alert him to this reality, but we cannot expect much from Trump’s spiritual advisor Paula White. While she supports Israel, she is tainted by prosperity gospel teachings and overlaps with Kingdom Now theology, which muddies her view on Israel.
Furthermore, Trump’s spiritual background does not allow him to see Israel from a biblical standpoint. He attended Norman Vincent Peale’s church for some time, and Peale is best known for his book The Power of Positive Thinking. Peale taught that faith in oneself and a positive mental attitude are central keys to success and reaching one’s potential. Peale was generally supportive of Israel’s right to exist; however, he did not emphasize Israel as part of a prophetic scenario or covenantal promises God made to Israel.
There is no doubt that Trump sees Israel as a very close ally, but he does not see Israel from a biblical standpoint. And this is the problem, because if he did, he would not propose a two-state solution with the Palestinians, a ceasefire with Iran (a regime that needs to be ended), or the renewal of Abrahamic Accords with countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Syria, and Turkey, who should not be trusted.
Today’s political rhetoric around interfaith unity also cannot be dismissed lightly. Equating Christianity, Islam, and Judaism as equal pathways under the same “Abrahamic umbrella” undermines the gospel, confuses believers, and paves the way for further deception. We are watching a strategic setup, not just in Israel but here at home, that is gradually reshaping our nation’s spiritual and cultural landscape, turning a blind eye to Islamists and allowing antisemitism to continue rising and spilling into the streets of America. The consequences of these decisions will be monumental, not just geopolitically but spiritually.
The church and most Christians are not helping the situation either. Many are either outright hostile to Israel, apathetic, ignorant, or simply choose to ignore what is happening in the world. It is heartbreaking to see leaders, churches, and pastors find themselves on the wrong side of prophetic history. But really, nothing has changed. The majority missed the first coming of the Messiah, even as He stood right in front of them. Only the remnant recognized Him then, and the remnant always knows. Today is no different. We are in the last days, the birth pangs have started, and Israel is back in the land, which means we are close to the Rapture of the Church. Yet most people are completely checked out of this reality. It is also perplexing to see those who once seemed strong on Israel now falter under the demonic spirit of the age.
The remnant, however, continues to hold fast to Scripture and stand firm. Continue to stand strong the Lord and the power of His might and speak the truth to those around you. Pray for President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and especially for the remnant in America and Israel to stay vigilant and faithful. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.
Am Yisrael Chai!
Brandon
