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Christian Nationalism: Biblical or Dangerous? Doug Wilson vs Mike Bird

What does Christian political witness look like in a plural, polarized democracy and should Christians ever aim for a “Christian nation”? In this episode of Premier Unbelievable?, John Nelson hosts a frank and high-stakes conversation on Christian nationalism, secularism, and the future of liberal democracy. Doug Wilson, pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, argues that nations are moral agents accountable to God, and defends a vision he calls “theocratic libertarianism” - limited government, but explicitly Christian moral foundations. Dr. Michael Bird, biblical scholar and Anglican priest, agrees politics is never neutral, but warns that certain models of Christian nationalism risk disenfranchising minorities, repeating Europe’s religious conflicts, and undermining the freedom required for genuine faith. From immigration and pluralism to abortion, marriage, and religious liberty, this conversation asks: Can secularism actually protect Christian society? Who gets full civic rights in a “Christian republic”? Is Christian nationalism a renewal of moral order or a road to coercion? How should Jesus’ model of leadership reshape political ambition? Join us as we dive into one of the most contested questions in public Christianity today. 00:00 – Intro: Christian witness or “Christian nationalism” 01:11 – Definitions: nationalism, theocracy, Christendom 01:37 – Doug’s core claim: states are moral agents 02:38 – “Theocratic libertarianism” explained 03:56 – Bird: why CN is often “more than that” 05:33 – Doug: “Mere Christendom” and Christendom 2.0 08:53 – Bird: “Which Christianity?” and minority rights concern 11:05 – Bird: secularism as peace mechanism 12:31 – Doug: pluralism/immigration changes the nation 18:46 – Scripture: Doug (Exodus 18) and limited government 21:26 – Scripture: Bird (Romans 13) and liberal and democracy 35:45 – Civic rights: can non-Christians vote/hold office? 37:14 – Doug: human rights vs citizen rights (“vote? no”) 51:50 – Test case: ectopic pregnancy legality 56:33 – “White nationalism?” and race/ethnicity debate 1:12:18 – Closing: Jesus, power, service and final hypothetical • Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/g... • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://www.premier.plus/unbelievable • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbel... - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierunbe... - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@premierunbeli... - X (Twitter) https://x.com/unbelievablefe - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/unbelievable...

Dr. David Wood Vs Jake Brancatella | Is There an Islamic Dilemma? DEBATE

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Worship the King (John 12:1-19)

The Humble King in the Shadow of the Cross Week 1: Worship the King (John 12:1-19) Big Idea for This Week: Worship is our response when the worth of Jesus outweighs everything else. When Jesus is your treasure, worship becomes costly; when He is your King, it becomes public; and when He has changed your life, it becomes contagious. Sermon Outline 1. Jesus is Worthy of Costly Sacrifices (John 12:1–11) While Martha served and Lazarus testified, Mary worshiped through extravagant sacrifice. She poured out a pound of expensive nard, worth a year's wages, onto Jesus' feet. The Contrast: Judas objected, claiming the money should go to the poor, but his heart was driven by the idol of greed. The Truth: Mary believed the lowliest part of Jesus was more worthy than the greatest treasure on earth. "It’s a beautiful thing when our affections match the worth of Jesus." 2. Jesus is Worthy of Singing Praise (John 12:12–16) The next day, the crowds waved palm branches and cried, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord." The Meaning: They recognized Jesus as the King of Israel. We exist to join God in the praise of His glory and majesty. The King: Jesus rode on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and demonstrating profound humility. He came not to kill but to die; not to rule a nation, but to rule hearts. 3. Jesus is Worthy of Joyfully Sharing (John 12:17–19) The crowd that saw Lazarus raised from the dead continued to bear witness. The Evidence: People share what they love (viral marketing, word of mouth). Because the people shared what they had seen, the Pharisees remarked, "Look, the whole world has gone after him." The Call: We worship a sin-crushing, death-conquering Savior, and He is worth giving your life and your worship to. Study Questions for Reflection Defining Value: The sermon opened by asking the value of various items (a guitar, an NFT, a book). How do you determine what is "weighty" or important in your own life? Identifying Idols: Judas appeared righteous on the outside but struggled with hidden idolatry (greed). Are there "good things" (work, family, approval) that you have elevated to ultimate things in place of God? Costly Worship: Mary's worship cost her a year's salary. When was the last time your worship of Jesus cost you something significant (time, money, reputation, or comfort)? Emotional Response: We often get emotional about sports teams or hobbies (like the Dallas Cowboys or the Texas Rangers). Does your emotional response to the glory of Jesus match the passion you show for earthly entertainment? Bearing Witness: The crowd shared the news because they were amazed by the raising of Lazarus. Who in your life needs to hear your testimony of how Jesus brought you from "death to life"? Connect & Grow Subscribe: If this message encouraged you, hit the Subscribe button and ring the bell 🔔 to stay updated on our The Humble King series. Join the Conversation: Which reflection question challenged you the most today? Let us know in the comments below—we’d love to hear your thoughts! Share: Know someone who needs to hear this message? Click Share to send it to a friend. Visit Us: For more resources or to connect with our community, visit our website at https://www.jointhebridge.com/ #TheHumbleKing #John12 #Worship #SermonSeries #Christianity #BibleStudy #GospelOfJohn #Faith #JesusIsKing #CostlyWorship

Explaining Every Chapter of Revelation

Gavin Ortlund offers a partial-preterist reading of Revelation, interpreting its apocalyptic imagery as focused on first-century Rome while maintaining hope in Christ’s future return. Featured Book: Joel Muddamalle's The Unseen Battle: https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Battle-... Videos Mentioned: The Antichrist, Great Tribulation, and Millennium: End Times Triage:    • The Antichrist, Great Tribulation, and Mil...   Are the End Times Here? Explaining Each Event:    • Are the End Times Here? Explaining Each Event   New Evidence for Jesus OUTSIDE the Bible (With Tom Schmidt):    • New Evidence for Jesus OUTSIDE the Bible (...   Books Mentioned: Before Jerusalem Fell: Dating the Book of Revelation: https://a.co/d/5axjQHq To the One Who Conquers: 50 Daily Meditations on the Seven Letters of Revelation 2-3: https://a.co/d/2Y5sCLm What Christ Thinks of the Church: An Exposition of Revelation 1-3: https://amzn.asia/d/fZcL51V Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon:   / truthunites   FOLLOW: Website: https://truthunites.org/ Instagram:   / truth.unites   X: https://x.com/gavinortlund Facebook:   / truthunitespage   MY ACADEMIC WORK: https://truthunites.org/mypublications/ PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... DISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISM Striving Side By Side:   / discord   CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Sense-Wo... https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Re... https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-... https://www.amazon.com/Retrieving-Aug... 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:32 - 1) Revelation Is Worth Studying 00:04:00 - 2) Revelation Is Not Impossible to Interpret 00:06:15 - 3) Revelation Is Not Literal 00:07:48 - 4) Is Revelation Describing the Past or Future (or both)? 00:16:11 - 5) Reading for Edification 00:18:59 - Book Recommendation 00:19:58 - Chapter 1 00:25:14 - Chapters 2-3 00:27:54 - Chapters 4-5 00:32:06 - Chapter 6 00:49:13 - Chapter 7 00:57:21 - Chapter 8 01:05:55 - Chapter 9 01:14:53 - Chapter 10 01:17:09 - Chapter 11 01:22:46 - Chapter 12 01:26:29 - Chapter 13 01:40:00 - Chapter 14 01:42:51 - Chapters 15-16 01:45:38 - Chapters 17-18 01:50:27 - Chapter 19 01:53:16 - Chapter 20 01:56:22 - Chapters 21-22