Does God Lead You Into Failure? + The Problem with Christian Nationalism | Ep. 4
The Bullpen with J.D. GreearShow Notes
Can God lead you into a decision that fails?
J.D., Matt, and Curtis close out Ecclesiastes by talking about the small compromises that can eventually take someone out, the difference between faith and recklessness, how to discern God’s will, and why peace isn’t necessarily proof that a decision will succeed.
Then they turn to Christian nationalism—religious liberty, who gets to define what counts as Christian, the viral University of Texas student-section photo, race and national identity, immigration and enculturation, and the difference between Christian influence in government and government authority over Christianity.
Read Pastor J.D.’s article, “Why I’m Not a Christian Nationalist,” at The Gospel Coalition: HERE
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10-12
Watch the full sermon HERE.
Get the sermon transcript HERE.
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