The Gospel Has No Significance for Society

Ideas Have Consequences

Christian nationalism was recently denounced by John MacArthur as a faulty viewpoint. MacArthur indicates that things will get continually worse on Earth. Unfortunately, this view cultivates apathy and even discourages cultural influence. In contrast to this view, Christ teaches us to pray: “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” If things will only get worse, then what was the justification for the profoundly positive influence of Christian leaders like William Wilberforce? And why should we, as Christians, work to eradicate slavery, human trafficking, and abortion? While we have tremendous respect for John MacArthur, in this episode, we want to take issue with a few of his recent statements. Yes, we might lose down here, but we also might win occasionally. That’s not really for us to decide. In the words of J.R.R. Tolkien, “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” Wherever God has placed you, whether in a family, school, political office, or bakery, you are called to faithfully represent Christ and His Kingdom in everything you do, no matter the outcome. It’s time for a faith that is active, not passive, in the face of challenges.

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Chapters

1. The Gospel Has No Significance for Society (00:00:00)

2. The Premise for our Critique (00:01:29)

3. The Current Implication of the Kingdom (00:12:49)

4. Influence of Christians in Culture (00:21:36)

5. Church, Politics, and Cultural Influence (00:38:09)

6. Impact of Christianity on Society (00:44:23)

7. Different Perspectives on God's Kingdom (00:56:05)

8. Faithfulness in the Face of Challenges (01:09:07)