CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST BELIEFS CONTRADICT THE BIBLE

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Christian nationalist beliefs contradict several key biblical teachings:

1. Kingdom of God vs. Earthly Kingdoms: Jesus clearly stated that His kingdom is “not of this world” (John 18:36). Christian nationalism conflates God’s eternal kingdom with temporal political structures, contradicting Christ’s teachings13.

2. Universal Gospel vs. National Identity: The Great Commission calls for making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20), emphasizing the universal nature of the Gospel. Christian nationalism narrows this focus to a single nation, undermining the inclusivity of Jesus’ message23.

3. Love and Nonviolence vs. Political Power: Jesus taught radical nonviolent love for both friends and enemies (Matthew 5:44). Christian nationalism often seeks to enforce its beliefs through political power and sometimes violence, contradicting Christ’s example3.

4. Citizenship in Heaven vs. Earthly Patriotism: Scripture teaches that believers’ true citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20). Christian nationalism elevates national identity above spiritual identity1.

5. Serving Others vs. Domination: Jesus called His followers to be servants, not to seek dominion over others (Mark 10:42-45). Christian nationalism often seeks to impose Christian rule, contradicting this teaching4.

6. Separation of Church and State: Jesus taught to “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s” (Matthew 22:21), implying a distinction between spiritual and governmental authority. Christian nationalism blurs this line6.

7. Transformation Through Love vs. Legal Enforcement: The Bible emphasizes personal transformation through God’s love, not through enforced laws. Christian nationalism often seeks to legislate morality, contradicting the biblical emphasis on heart change4.

 

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Christian Nationalism is a dangerous distortion of the true Gospel of Jesus Christ and a grave threat to the integrity of the church. At its core, Christian Nationalism seeks to merge earthly political power with the mission of Christ’s kingdom, a kingdom that Jesus Himself declared is “not of this world” (John 18:36, NASB 1977). When Christians try to align their faith with nationalistic ideologies, they fall into the trap of conflating the eternal kingdom of God with the fleeting, broken systems of men. This is not only a misunderstanding of Scripture but an outright perversion of the Gospel that shifts our focus away from the ultimate authority of Christ and places it on the transient powers of this world.

Christian Nationalism elevates loyalty to country above loyalty to Christ, often in the name of patriotism, and distorts biblical truth by suggesting that God has a special covenant with a particular nation beyond His redemptive plan for the entire world. But Philippians 3:20 (NASB 1977) makes it clear that “our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” The church is not called to build an earthly empire, but to represent a heavenly kingdom, one that transcends all borders, ethnicities, and political affiliations. Christian Nationalism, by contrast, binds our faith to worldly power structures, diluting the universality of the Gospel and creating idolatry out of nationalism. Exodus 20:3 (NASB 1977) commands, “You shall have no other gods before Me.” But when Christians elevate political allegiance above the cause of Christ, they are effectively placing the nation-state in the place of God.

The mission of the church, given by Christ, is clear: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19, NASB 1977). The Great Commission is not about advancing a particular nation’s political agenda or safeguarding cultural identity. It is about proclaiming the Gospel to all people, calling them to repentance, and making disciples of every nation, tribe, and tongue. Christian Nationalism shrinks the global mission of the church to a narrow, earthly cause, driven by human power rather than God’s redemptive plan. In doing so, it risks turning the church into a political entity, obsessed with gaining and wielding power, rather than a spiritual beacon of truth and grace, shining the light of Christ into a dark and sinful world.

Lastly, let us not forget that God’s kingdom is eternal, unshaken by the rise and fall of nations. Hebrews 12:28 (NASB 1977) says, “Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe.” Christian Nationalism distracts believers from this eternal hope, drawing their attention to the temporary and fallible systems of man. It fosters division, encourages tribalism, and distracts the church from its true mission of proclaiming salvation in Jesus Christ. The Gospel calls us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, not the fleeting power of this world. We must reject Christian Nationalism and return to the pure and undiluted mission of the Gospel: to glorify God, to make disciples, and to proclaim that Jesus Christ alone is the way, the truth, and the life.