Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Is Christian Nationalism Actually Biblical?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Show Notes

Is Christian nationalism the biblical answer to a culture moving further from God? Todd works through Phil Johnson’s case against Christian nationalism, examining Scripture, church history, political power, and what Jesus actually commissioned His church to do.

Segment 1

• What did John MacArthur really mean when he said there is “no such thing” as Christian nationalism?

• How can you distinguish ordinary Christian patriotism from Christian nationalism?

• The movement has some troubling voices, but Todd says there’s an even bigger problem: Is it biblical?

Segment 2

• What happens when the church gains the political power to enforce Christian values?

• Christian nationalism isn’t new. What can its track record teach us?

• Before embracing a “Christian nation,” consider what happened when Christians actually tried to build one.

Segment 3

• Who is supposed to establish Christ’s kingdom on earth: the church or Christ Himself?

• Are Christians fighting a political war or a spiritual one?

• Laws can restrain evil, but can political power actually change the people you’re trying to change?

Segment 4

• Was Jesus a Christian nationalist? His response to Peter’s sword offers an important clue.

• Want a more moral country? Changing behavior without changing hearts won’t get you there.

• Todd offers a different strategy for creating a more Christian nation: go make disciples.

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