Is Christian Nationalism Dead? An Exploration of Biblical Justice with Eschatology Matters

March 12, 2025
Biblical Anarchy Podcast

Is Christian Nationalism Dead? An Exploration of Biblical Justice with Eschatology Matters

In this bonus episode, Jacob shares his recent appearance on Eschatology Matters, where he joined host Josh Howard to discuss the question: Is Christian Nationalism Dead? The conversation explores Christian nationalism’s trajectory, its theological underpinnings, and its implications for governance. Jacob presents a Christian libertarian critique of the movement, emphasizing the biblical limitations of civil government and the importance of separating state power from religious enforcement. He argues that while Christian nationalists correctly identify cultural and political problems, their reliance on the state as an instrument of change is misguided and historically counterproductive.

The discussion also delves into the role of Romans 13, the concept of sphere sovereignty, and the balance between advocating for Christian cultural influence and avoiding the pitfalls of using government power to enforce morality. Jacob and Josh analyze differing views on theonomy, proportional justice, and the biblical foundation for civil law, contrasting Christian nationalism with a more limited libertarian approach to governance. Ultimately, Jacob contends that Christian engagement in politics should focus on reducing state overreach rather than repurposing its mechanisms for a new agenda.

Additional Resources

Ep. 90: How Understanding Free Markets Impacts Christian Politics: My Anarchist Origin Story https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-90-how-understanding-free-markets-impacts-christian-politics-my-anarchist-origin-story/
Ep. 73: Talking to Stephen Wolfe: Does 1 Samuel 8 Undermine Christian Nationalism? https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-73-talking-to-stephen-wolfe-does-1-samuel-8-undermine-christian-nationalism/
Ep. 71: How Does Eschatology Especially Influence Christian Political Theory? https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-71-how-does-eschatology-especially-influence-christian-political-theory/

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