Christian Nationalism

Series – HOT POTATOES: The Bible Speaks to Controversial Topics, Vol. 3

“Christian Nationalism”

“Christian”: One who trusts in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and follows His commands. (Rom. 1:16)

“Nationalist”: One who strongly loves and identifies with their nation, supporting its interests above those of other nations. (Jer. 29:7; I Tim. 2:1-2)

What is “Christian Nationalism”?

Where some opponents of CN are wrong:

Using it as a blanket term to conservatism, patriotism, or the mere promotion of Christian values in America.

General Problems with Christian Nationalism:

America is seen as being in with God. (Deut. 6:6; Amos 3:2)

The church’s are ascribed to human government.

(Dan. 2:21; Rom. 13:3-4; Jer. 27:6; Is. 45:1)

It’s rooted in or lends to confusion about the .

(John 18:36; Is. 9:6b-7; Rev. 11:15)

Scripture does not advancement of a “Christian nation.”

(I Peter 2:11; II Cor. 5:20; Heb. 11:13; John 15:18-20; 6:15)

A few recommendations regarding Christian nationalism…

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