Christian Nationalism
The Gospel
Discussions on Christian Nationalism and Theonomy (see previous seminars) have involved asking the question whether these things distract or are even deviations of the gospel. In this seminar, Pastor Tim examines the gospel and the accusation that laboring for righteousness can undermine it. What we see is a beautiful centrality to the gospel and how we ought to live because of it. This is part four of a seminar series on Christian Nationalism, Theonomy, Postmillenialism, and the Gospel. Passage: 1…
Postmillenialism
Recent discussions on Christian Nationalism and Theonomy (see previous seminars) have often turned to matters of eschatology. It is maintained that eschatology is connected to how one views cultural engagement. Many assume that postmillenialism is the underlying commitment. However, in this seminar, moving past labels, Pastor Tim presents the eschatology of hope presented in the New Testament and in history. As William Carey put it, when we expect great things from God, we attempt great things for God. This is…
Theonomy
There is confusion and division surrounding “Theonomy.” This seminar seeks to answer some commonly asked questions and reflect upon this conversation in the church. This seminar raises and answers the following questions: 1) What is theonomy or general equity theonomy? 2) What about concerns of separation of church and state; salvation by works; state religion and forced conversion; confusion of law and gospel; and a misunderstanding of the discontinuity between old and new covenants? 3) Grappling with modern assumptions that…
Christian Nationalism
There is confusion and division surrounding “Christian Nationalism.” This seminar seeks to answer some commonly asked questions and reflect upon this conversation in the church. This seminar raises and answers the following questions: 1) What should we think about the term “Christian Nationalism”? 2) Can a nation be called Christian? 3) Is it good to be in a Christian nation? 4) What does the New Testament say about it? 5) How does a nation get there? 6) Why are we…