PART I

Dear viewer: Jonathan Cahn utilizes elements from Jewish tradition, including Midrashic themes, Talmudic concepts, and deeper rabbinic mystical interpretations like the Zohar ( i.e. his teaching series "THE ZOHAR SPEAKS") to develop his so called "ancient mysteries" and prophetic insights found in his books.
- Mystical Patterns: His work, particularly The Harbinger and The Book of Mysteries, is noted for its inclusion of Jewish mysticism (MYSTICAL HERMENUETICS) and rabbinic insights that he describes as "streams of mysteries" passed down through the centuries by New Age Rabbinical Sages.
- Hidden Meanings: He utilizes the rabbinic approach that every letter or word in Scripture can contain a hidden sense for example gematria, a practice common in both Midrash and mystical traditions like the Zohar.
- Genre & Style: Cahn frequently uses a "narrative" or "story" format (such as in his bestseller The Harbinger) to present what he considers to be divine revelations or "ancient mysteries". Because these narratives involve supernatural themes, ancient entities, and prophetic interpretations of current events, they are sometimes categorized under speculative fiction or Christian fiction by retailers like the "LEFT BEHIND SERIES" by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.
- Criticism: Skeptics and some theological critics label his work as "fantasy" or "doomsday prophecy" because they view his interpretations as conspiratorial for lacking biblical and historical accuracy. Millions of Christians in America and around the world were bamboozled by these so called HARBINGERS! And here's more evidence to prove my point:
CAHN'S IDEAS FOR THE HARBINGER BOOK
CAME FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE.
IT WAS NEVER A PROPHETIC REVELATION
BECAUSE IT WAS ALREADY WRITTEN
DOWN YEARS BEFORE HIS BOOK THE
HARBINGER WAS EVEN PUBLISHED.
THE ONE YEAR BIBLE FIRST PUBLISHED
ISAIAH 9:10 ON 9/11/1987 BY TYNDALE.
Tyndale published the first One Year Bible in 1987.
Since then they have published the
One Year Bible in many different translations.
CLICK ON LINK BELOW FOR THE EVIDENCE.
https://sharinghorizons.com/one-year-bible-published-tyndale/
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW:
| PART II | |||||||||||
While Jonathan Cahn's has been a massive commercial success, it has faced significant theological and hermeneutical controversies, primarily from Christian scholars and theologians. Major areas of controversy include: 1. Misinterpretation of Scripture (Eisegesis) Critics argue that Cahn uses eisegesis—reading his own ideas into the text—rather than exegesis.
2. The "America as the New Israel" Fallacy A core point of contention is the implication that the United States is in a covenant relationship with God similar to ancient Israel.
3. Allegorical and Mystical Interpretation Cahn’s method of finding "hidden mysteries" and "ancient blueprints" in the Bible has been heavily criticized.
4. Sensationalism and "Selling Fear" Many critics view the book's promotional style and claims as sensationalist.
5. Historical and Factual Stretching Researchers have challenged the "empirical" facts Cahn uses to link 9/11 to ancient Israel.
PART III GALATIONS 1:8 New International Version But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach another gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! TITUS 1:14 Don't pay any attention to any of those senseless Jewish fables and human commands. These are made up by people who won't obey the truth. APOSTLE PAUL WHAT ARE JEWISH FABLES? Jewish fables" in Titus 1:14 refer to unauthorized, extra-biblical myths, speculative, and legalistic traditions circulating in first-century Judaism, which Paul warned could distract from the Gospel. These often included Talmudic-like tales, genealogies, and rigid ascetic rules that, in the Institute for Creation Research view, blended Scripture with human inventions. Key characteristics and examples of these "fables" mentioned in the context of Paul's letters include:
Paul instructed Titus to reject these teachings because they "turn from the truth", serving as distractions that substitute human opinion for sound doctrine.
The following is an excerpt taken from Bernal's book page 155 CHAPTER 12; MYSTICISM, DREAMS, KABBALAH, AND THE ENLIGHTENMENT AND I QUOTE: "THERE HAVE BEEN CLAIMS THAT CAHN WAS INFLUENCED IN HIS WRITINGS BY ANCIENT MYSTICAL TEACHINGS FROM THE MIDDLE AGES, WRITINGS ASSERTED TO BE SECRET ANCIENT WRITINGS OR COMPILATIONS OF SECRET WRITINGS. THIS JEWISH MYSTICAL SCHOOL OF THOUGHT CAME TO BE KNOWN AS KABBALAH, MEANING, "TO RECEIVE, TO ACCEPT". THE ACCUSATION, MADE BY A FEW, THAT THE HARBINGER HAS BEEN INFLUENCED MY MYSTICAL JEWISH WRITINGS SUCH AS THE ZOHAR REPRESENT SOME OF THE MOST EXTREME AND BIZARRE OPPOSITION HE HAS FACED. IT IS AN EXTREME FALSE ACCUSATION. ONE OF THESE ACCUSATIONS IS BASED ON THE FACT THAT CAHN QUOTED FROM RABBINICAL TEXTS TO SHOW THAT THE RABBIS EXPOUNDED ON SUCH THINGS AS ISAIAH 53 BEING ABOUT THE MESSIAH OR GOD BEING THREE IN ONE-EVEN THE TRUTH OF THE MESSIAH DYING FOR OUR SINS. THESE THINGS CAN BE USED TO SHARE THE GOSPEL(NO KIDDING JOSE-MY PERSONAL RESPONSE TO HIS FAULTY LOGIC), AND HAVE BEEN A STANDARD METHOD OF APOLOGETICS AND EVANGELISM FOR AGES. RABBINICAL WRITINGS, AS WELL AS OTHER WRITINGS OF ALL SORTS, MYSTICAL OR OTHERWISE, HAVE BEEN QUOTED FOR AGES IN BIBLE COMMENTARIES, APOLOGETICS, AND WORKS LIKE THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JESUS THE MESSIAH" END OF QUOTE.
In Acts 17, Paul quoted Greek poets (specifically Aratus and likely Epimenides) to bridge the gap between biblical truth and Athenian culture, using their own literature to argue against idolatry and for the one true Creator God. This strategic move established common ground, highlighting that even their poets acknowledged humanity's dependence on a divine source.
Jose J. Bernal's response to my counter arguments, and take careful note of what this man is saying here: As evidence that you do not know what you are talking about, and that you are a liar and an accuser of the brethren who bears false witness against them; I do not possess, nor have I ever possessed either the Talmud or the Book of Zohar which you claim here and in other places you’ve posted this false report; neither I or Jonathan Cahn possess. Would you like to know why he is denying that he has in his possesion these occultic books? Because before he had a chance to change it on his profile page from his blog, I was able to copy and paste it on my blog before he changed the wording to RABBINICAL WRITINGS! Read my comments in section 2 below for the evidence at the bottom of this article. Let’s look at it another way Mr. Jose Bernal – would a born again, biblically sound Christian: … quote from a Quronic document to evangelize Moslems because it seemed to contain some Christian thoughts? … quote from a Mormon document to evangelize Mormons because it seemed to contain some Christian thoughts? quote from a Jehovah’s Witnesses document to evangelize Jehovah’s Witnesses because it seemed to contain some Christian thoughts? quote from a New Age document to evangelize New Agers because it seemed to contain some Christian thoughts? quote from a Wiccan document to evangelize Wiccans because it seemed to contain some Christian thoughts? quote from a Satanic Bible document to evangelize Satanists because it seemed to contain some Christian thoughts? The Zohar, Babylonian Talmud and all the mystical writings which Jose J. Bernal claims in his book above in Chapter 12 page 155, "that supposedly can be used to affirm the gospel of Jesus Christ" were all written down by Jewish Rabbis who were Wizards & Warlocks! Below are some of the details: Jewish mystical writings, particularly those classified as "Practical Kabbalah" (Kabbalah Ma'asit), often contain elements of magic, sorcery, and the manipulation of divine forces. These texts, written by rabbis, mystics, and scholars throughout history, are sometimes referred to in occult tradition as "grimoires" or books of angelic magic, often attributed to legendary figures like Solomon, Adam, or ancient sages. Rabbinic literature often features sages (Tannaim and Amoraim) performing miraculous, supernatural, or "magical" acts, particularly in the Talmud and Midrash, which contain narratives on summoning angels, creating life, and controlling nature. Key texts involving these "mystical" sages include the Babylonian Talmud, Sefer Yetzirah, and Hekhalot literature. Here are the primary texts associated with these figures:
These texts often mix legal, ethical, and mystical (aggadic) interpretations to explore the relationship between the human and divine realms, frequently depicting sages as masters of hidden knowledge. These statements made by Jose Bernal in his own words in writing is nothing more than an UNHOLY ALLIANCE with Secret Knowledge i.e. Seeking hidden, esoteric wisdom/knowledge for the purpose of decoding Ancient Mysteries from the ZOHAR OR THE BABYLONIAN TALMUD. It is not based on SOUND BIBLICAL HERMENUETICS OR APOLOGETICS and has absolutely nothing to do with the WRITTEN WORD OF GOD. They are extra-biblical sources written by New Age Rabbinical Sages. These sages are the posterity of the Pharisees and Sadducees spoken of in the 4 Gospels. Jesus called these Pharisees and Sadducees"children of the devil" (John 8:44) because their actions, character, and opposition to Him mirrored Satan’s nature, despite their claims to follow God. Their murderous intent, rejection of truth, and deceitful, hypocritical behavior proved they served a different spiritual father. Anyone who is seeking this kind of esoteric knowledge in essence is shaking hands with the devil. This theological perspective which Jose Bernal and his associates which he named above with regards to the Zohar has a close resemblance to what Christian Kabbalist believe in with their mystical hermeneutics with regards to Jesus Christ. THEY ARE TEACHING/PRESENTING YOU WITH A FALSE GOSPEL! More about this later as you continue reading below. Also at the bottom of this page in part 4 I have inserted 5 links exposing the Babylonian Talmud and the Zohar, and 10 videos diving deeper into the Zohar and the Babylonian Talmud for your convenience and further study.
The following excerpt is taken from the book “ISRAEL OUR DUTY…OUR DILEMMA by Author Ted Winston Pike pages 101-102:
8. However, the religious cult known as Christian Kabbalists believe Jesus is referenced and foreshadowed in the Zohar and other Jewish mystical texts, interpreting Zoharic concepts like the Messiah Son of Joseph, Adam Kadmon, and divine names as allusions to Christian theology, though traditional Jewish sources within the Zohar actually contain anti-Christian polemics, making these interpretations a specific Christian reading of Jewish texts. They (THE CHRISTIAN KABBALIST) use parallels in order to find proofs for the Trinity, Holy Spirit, and Jesus's divinity, seeing him as a mystical figure fulfilling prophecies found in these mystical works. How Christian Kabbalists Interpret the Zohar
The Zohar's Original Jewish Context,.
In essence, Christian Kabbalists interpret the Zohar to find Jesus, while the text itself, written by Jewish mystics, often holds a different, even hostile, view of Jesus, say Quora users and Cambridge University Press. 9. Despite these critiques, supporters like Jose Bernal a member of Jonathan Cahn's church and a self proclaimed apologist and historian (who to this day has not provided any credentials from any University or Theological seminary to substantiate his claims View his complete profile by clicking here ) mistakenly argues in his book 'THE TRUTH ABOUT THE HARBINGER" believes that Cahn’s work is a vital "prophetic warning" intended to call a drifting nation back to God through repentance along with the book's fallacies. It is advisable for Mr. Jonathan Cahn and any other staff member within his ministry who are in possesion of these OCCULTIC WORKS OF LITERATURE( i.e. Mr. JOSE J. BERNAL THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOK: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE HARBINGER- RELEASE DATE OCT 1, 2013) to follow the example of the EPHESIANS in ACTS 19:19 and burn your occultic books in a BONFIRE instead of trying to justify your heretical doctrines in the name of APOLOGETICS. Galatians 5: 19 "FOR THE WORKS OF THE FLESH ARE WELL KNOWN.....VERSE 20....HERESIES.....VERSE 21.....AS I HAVE TOLD YOU BEFORE AND I SAY TO YOU NOW, THOSE WHO PRACTICE SUCH THINGS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. The Bible explicitly warns us that in the last days, many false teachers and prophets will arise to deceive people with distorted truths, leading some to abandon the faith. These false teachers are described as wolves in sheep's clothing who promote selfish, immoral, or demonic doctrines, including those focusing on legalism or worldly pleasure rather than biblical holiness cf with 2nd Peter 2: 1-2. Christians need to distance themselves at all cost from Rabbinical writings (such as the Zohar, Talmud and Mishnah) primarily because of theological, historical, and soteriological (salvation-related) differences. Here are the key reasons :
Some Christians mistakenly study Rabbinic literature to understand the historical context of Jesus, the prevailing view in the provided text is that following these writings can lead to abandoning the doctrine of salvation through faith alone, by grace alone, and in Christ alone! 10. In conclusion, Cahn's claims of unlocking profound new mysteries or specific templates can inadvertently imply that the existing Scriptures is insufficient or unclear without his so called unique prophetic insights. His emphasis often appears to be on finding precise, hidden patterns and timing, which overshadows the primary purpose of biblical prophecy which is a call to repentance and to reveal God's character. According to the Sacred Text, the usage of MYSTERY is not a puzzle or a secret knowledge or wisdom that leaves a person in ignorance, but a truth that God reveals to man. It usually refers to something that man would not normally know, but that God in his grace makes known to him cf: Ephesians 3:4-5, Col 1:26, Rev 17:17. They are secret counsels which govern God in dealing with the righteous, which are hidden from ungodly and wicked men but plain to the godly. Be extremely cautious of so called ANCIENT MYSTERIES and mystical biblical interpretations that rely on intricate hidden codes, numerology, or complex, speculative connections not explicitly taught in Scripture! PART IV | |||||||||||
Before you proceed further
listen to this short video below
Debunking Jonathan Cahn Simplified: A Comprehensive Critique.
In today's fast-paced world, many are searching for spiritual understanding, especially concerning prophecy and God's plans for the future. Jonathan Cahn has become a prominent voice, captivating a wide Christian audience with his interpretations of prophecy, particularly those connecting ancient biblical events to modern American happenings. His books, like The Harbinger and The Mystery of the Shemitah, present detailed, often intricate, allegorical links between ancient Israel and the United States today. While many find his insights deeply intriguing and believe they reveal hidden truths, others—especially biblical scholars and traditional Christian theologians—have raised significant questions about the accuracy and reliability of his interpretations.
In this 2nd Edition, our main goal is to make a careful critique of Jonathan Cahn’s popular teachings even easier to understand and apply. Leveraging cutting-edge AI tools, we've distilled complex theological ideas, historical analyses, and logical arguments into clear, accessible language, designed for every reader – no prior expertise needed.
This book simplifies the discussion by respectfully and thoroughly examining Cahn's worldview. We break down his arguments step-by-step, starting with his origins and core beliefs. You'll find clear explanations of his background, what he fundamentally teaches, and the specific influences that shape his prophetic vision.
We then move to the crucial part: clearly identifying and explaining the areas where his interpretations might fall short. Cahn's work is rich with symbolic interpretations, drawing strong parallels between ancient prophecy and contemporary events. However, critics argue he often steps into speculative territory, stretching sound biblical interpretation and leaning towards sensationalism. These aren't minor issues; they touch upon vital aspects of Christian faith: how we genuinely understand Scripture, how we discern truth from mere speculation, and how we avoid being misled by teachings that lack solid grounding.
Instead of dense academic language, we'll offer straightforward explanations of factual errors, logical fallacies (common reasoning mistakes), and cognitive biases (mental shortcuts) that appear in his work. Our aim is to untangle these complexities, making it simple to see how his ideas measure up against sound biblical truth and real-world facts.
Crucially, this critique isn't just about pointing out problems. It's about providing simplified, practical Christian solutions. We'll compare Cahn's interpretations with traditional Christian doctrines, offering clear biblical responses to his claims. Our hope is to equip you with easy-to-grasp tools for discernment – helping you to distinguish truth from error with confidence, and guiding you back to the unshakable authority of God's Word.
This book does not seek to attack Jonathan Cahn personally. Instead, it aims to address the problematic aspects of his teachings with clarity and compassion. This 2nd Edition, with its enhanced clarity and simplified approach, is designed to strengthen your faith, help you navigate complex prophetic claims, and guide you back to a more solid biblical foundation. In a time when prophetic voices abound, understanding them clearly and discerning their message Biblically is vital. This book makes that process more accessible than ever before.
Jonathan Cahn's The Harbinger and its sequel, The Harbinger II: The Return, have captivated a wide audience by presenting dramatic claims of prophetic connections between ancient Israel's history and contemporary events in America. These works suggest that America's national trajectory mirrors the biblical narrative of Israel, with ominous warnings of divine judgment. While intriguing, these claims demand careful scrutiny. Are they rooted in sound theology, historical accuracy, and biblical interpretation? Or do they represent a sensationalized misapplication of scripture that risks distorting its core messages?
This book, Debunking Jonathan Cahn - 3: A Comprehensive Critique of "The Harbingers," is a systematic exploration and critique of the theological, historical, and contextual assumptions underpinning Cahn's claims. Divided into three parts, the book addresses the key arguments presented in The Harbinger and The Harbinger II: The Return, providing a balanced yet critical analysis to help readers discern between faithful interpretation and speculative theology.
Part One delves into The Harbinger I, examining its eight central claims, or "harbingers," which purport to draw parallels between ancient Israel's covenantal breaches and events such as the 9/11 attacks and America's subsequent actions. These include the Breach, the Terrorist, the Fallen Bricks, the Tower, the Gazit Stone, the Sycamore, the Erez Tree, and the Prophetic Sign. Each chapter critiques these harbingers, highlighting where they rely on faulty hermeneutics, misapplied symbolism, or historical inaccuracies. A synthetic analysis concludes this section, addressing the overarching themes and implications of The Harbinger's narrative.
Part Two transitions to The Harbinger II: The Return, which expands upon the original work with ten additional "harbingers." These include the Watchmen, the Gate, the Mystery Ship, the Word in the Ruins, the Book of Days, the Image, the Judgment Tree, the Children of the Ruins, the Convergence, and the Handwriting on the Wall. This section evaluates the theological and prophetic claims of The Harbinger II, questioning the validity of its expanded narrative and its implications for understanding America's moral and spiritual condition. As with Part One, the section concludes with a synthetic analysis that integrates the key critiques and themes.
Part Three offers a systematic analysis of both works, focusing on their shared errors and theological implications. It identifies key missteps in Cahn's approach, including faulty hermeneutics, historical misrepresentations, and misunderstandings of biblical warnings and repentance. This section also emphasizes the importance of contextual interpretation, urging readers to engage with scripture faithfully and critically. Finally, it highlights the dangers of speculative theology and sensationalism, warning against narratives that may captivate audiences but lack biblical grounding.
This critique is not intended to dismiss the value of engaging with prophetic themes or calling nations to moral accountability. However, it seeks to ensure that such endeavors are rooted in sound theology and respectful interpretation of scripture. The Harbinger series, while popular, raises significant concerns about the ways in which biblical texts are employed to construct dramatic narratives that may distort the Bible's message and purpose. By addressing these concerns, this book aims to provide readers with tools for discerning faithful biblical interpretation and understanding the proper use of scripture in addressing contemporary issues.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND

