Christian Nationalism by Dr. Voddie Baucham ⎯ Stand Firm Conference '25 Brisbane

Dr. Voddie Baucham critiques the misuse of the term "Christian nationalism" to silence Christians, highlights the biblical role of government as God’s servant, and calls for active Christian engagement in the public sphere to promote godly governance.

This recording is from Stand Firm Conference 2025 in Brisbane.

0:00 Introduction: Romans 13 and Christian Nationalism
0:46 Addressing Misconceptions About Christian Nationalism
1:13 Context: Fault Lines Book and Social Justice Critique
4:20 Christian Nationalism as a Tool to Silence Christians
6:56 Romans 13: Weakness in Public Theology During COVID
9:25 Romans 13 v3-4 - The Magistrate’s Duty Under God
11:43 Refuting Political Nihilism, Pelagianism, and Syncretism
13:20 Desire for Godly Governance
16:05 Impact of Christianity on Western Freedoms
19:02 Sphere Sovereignty: Home, Church, and State
21:17 Old Testament Example: Daniel 5 and God’s Judgment
23:29 New Testament: Romans 2 v6-12 - Universal Accountability
26:15 Christians’ Duty to Inform Leaders of God’s Standards
28:36 Historical Christian Influence in Governance (1639 Exeter Agreement)
31:23 Hypocrisy: Secularists Using Scripture for Their Agenda
36:06 Gavin Newsom’s Use of Faith for Same-Sex Marriage
39:40 Call to Action: Christians Belong in the Public Sphere
40:36 Practical Steps: Vote, Raise Godly Leaders, Pray for Authorities
44:37 Deconstructing “White Christian Nationalism” as a Smear
47:04 Zambia’s Black Christian Nationalism: A Double Standard
49:11 Conclusion: Shine the Light of the Gospel
50:37 Closing Prayer