This Is Not the Gospel—It’s a Power Grab
How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Faith It Claims to Defend
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I. The Rise of a Distorted Faith
Something is happening in the American church—something many believers feel but struggle to name. The faith of Jesus is being distorted. The humility of the cross is being replaced with the hunger for power. And the movement calling itself Christian nationalism is not simply a political position.
It is a counterfeit gospel.
Christian nationalism is not Christianity. It is idolatry dressed in sacred language, a flag draped over a cross.
II. What Is Christian Nationalism?
Christian nationalism is the belief that the United States is—and must remain—a Christian nation. Not in a spiritual sense, but in a political and ethnic one. It merges religious identity with national identity and defines both in ways that exclude millions.
The Baptist Joint Committee identifies five core assumptions:
America was chosen by God.
The Founders intended a Christian government.
America should be led by white Christians.
The U.S. plays a prophetic role in Christ’s return.
Church and state should not be separate.
This isn’t patriotism. It isn’t faith. It’s control masquerading as righteousness.
“Christian nationalism isn’t Christianity—it’s a power grab.”
III. The False Gospel of Power
Christian nationalism trades the humility of Jesus for the idol of dominance. It glorifies conquest. It sees compromise as weakness. And worst of all, it uses the name of Christ to justify violence, exclusion, and political supremacy.
Remember January 6th? People stormed the Capitol with crosses and “Jesus Saves” signs—while beating officers and chanting death. As CNN's John Blake said, the scene was “a startling incongruity.”
When Jesus becomes a mascot for a mob, the Gospel has been lost.
Jesus didn’t seek a throne. He laid down His life. He didn’t call down legions of angels to defeat Rome. He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.
So when we see movements that seek earthly power in His name, we must ask: which Jesus are they following?
IV. Voices of Warning
Amanda Tyler of Christians Against Christian Nationalism puts it bluntly: “Christian nationalism is not Christianity.”
The Founders knew this. The Treaty of Tripoli, signed in 1797, said clearly: “The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.”
The First Amendment was not an oversight. It was a warning.
And yet today, leaders and influencers are declaring that only Christians deserve to lead. That diversity is a threat. That democracy is expendable.
This is not just misguided.
It’s dangerous.
V. The Radicalization of Faith
Christian nationalism isn’t static. It evolves.
It radicalizes.
Voices like Andrew Torba call for a country “only for Christians.” The Watchman Decree claims spiritual dominion over the government. These aren’t fringe ideas anymore. They are becoming mainstream in some corners of the church.
They’re not fighting for God. They’re fighting for dominance.
And if the rest of the church stays silent, history tells us what happens next.
VI. A Call to Courage and Clarity
This is a moment that demands courage.
To love Christ is to love the truth. To follow Jesus is to stand where He stands—with the poor, the marginalized, the misunderstood. Not with empire. Not with conquest.
We must refuse to baptize nationalism. We must reclaim the Gospel.
Yes, it will cost us. Yes, it will make some uncomfortable.
But Jesus never called us to comfort.
He called us to take up our cross.
“We cannot be both peacemakers and power-seekers.”
VII. How We Push Back
Speak up: In pulpits. In pews. In private.
Share truth: Use accurate history and theology.
Refuse supremacy: No Gospel permits domination.
Pray for courage: The Spirit will meet us in the cost.
Support resistance: Groups like Christians Against Christian Nationalism are doing vital work.
VIII. The Cross or the Flag
In the end, we must choose.
Will we follow Jesus or Caesar?
Will we preach the Gospel or protect privilege?
Will we worship the Lamb or bow to empire?
Let the church remember her first love, or risk becoming a beast in robes.
Scripture Reflection:
“They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity... although they knew God’s righteous decree... they not only continued to do these very things but also approved of those who practice them.”
— Romans 1:29,32
Suggested Resources:
Taking America Back for God by Andrew Whitehead & Samuel Perry
Amanda Tyler and Christians Against Christian Nationalism
Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty
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Esto No Es el Evangelio: Es Una Toma de Poder
Cómo el Nacionalismo Cristiano Traiciona la Fe que Dice Defender
I. Introducción: El Ascenso de una Fe Distorsionada
Estamos presenciando un auge inquietante del nacionalismo cristiano: una ideología que pretende hablar en nombre de Dios, pero que idolatra el poder más que al Prójimo.
Muchos cristianos sinceros no se dan cuenta de que su fe está siendo secuestrada. Este artículo no es una condena a la fe, sino una alarma contra su manipulación.
“El nacionalismo cristiano no es cristianismo. Es idolatría envuelta en Escritura.”
II. ¿Qué es el Nacionalismo Cristiano?
No es patriotismo. No es devoción. Es la fusión del poder político con la identidad religiosa dominante.
La organización Christians Against Christian Nationalism identifica cinco creencias clave:
Estados Unidos es un país elegido divinamente.
Los fundadores pretendían establecer una nación cristiana.
Todos deben someterse al liderazgo cristiano blanco.
Estados Unidos tiene un papel profético en el regreso de Cristo.
No debe haber separación entre iglesia y estado.
“Esto no es fe. Es dominación disfrazada de devoción.”
III. El Falso Evangelio del Poder
Jesús predicó paz, humildad y servicio. El nacionalismo cristiano predica miedo, superioridad y conquista.
El asalto al Capitolio con pancartas de “Jesús salva” no fue una expresión de fe. Fue una señal de advertencia.
“Cuando Jesús se convierte en la mascota de una turba, el mensaje se ha perdido.”
IV. Voces de Advertencia
Amanda Tyler lo dijo claramente: “El nacionalismo cristiano no es cristianismo.”
El tratado de Trípoli, firmado en 1797, afirmó que Estados Unidos no fue fundado como una nación cristiana. La separación entre iglesia y estado fue intencional.
Ignorar eso es reescribir la historia para justificar la supremacía.
V. La Radicalización de la Fe
Andrew Torba, fundador de Gab, no es una voz aislada. Líderes y movimientos como el Watchman Decree están usando lenguaje espiritual para justificar una toma de poder.
“No luchan por Dios. Luchan por el control.”
VI. Un Llamado al Coraje y la Claridad
Cristianos de verdad: debemos rechazar este evangelio distorsionado. Debemos amar al prójimo, incluso si no comparte nuestra fe.
La libertad religiosa no es una amenaza al cristianismo. Es su protección.
“No podemos ser pacificadores y buscadores de poder al mismo tiempo.”
VII. Cómo Resistir
Habla en tu iglesia.
Educa con historia y teología verídicas.
Rechaza la normalización de la supremacía cristiana.
Ora por discernimiento.
Apoya a quienes confrontan el nacionalismo cristiano.
VIII. Conclusión: La Cruz o la Bandera
Debemos elegir: ¿seguiremos a Cristo o al César?
“Que la iglesia recuerde a su primer amor, o corre el riesgo de convertirse en una bestia vestida de sotana.”
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