Is Christian Nationalism the Great Commission?

There’s a growing movement among Christians in America to bring our country back to God—to restore truth, reestablish moral order, and protect our families and freedoms. That desire is real, and it’s shared by many believers who genuinely love both God and country.

What is Christian Nationalism?

Out of that desire, a term has emerged—Christian Nationalism—and it means different things to different people. For some, it’s simply the idea that faith should shape public life. For others, it’s about preserving Christian heritage in America. And for a few, it has drifted into something more extreme—blurring the line between the gospel and political power.

So we need to ask honestly:

Are we lifting up Jesus… or are we using Jesus to serve a political mission built on power, control, and imposing Christian values by force?

Because Jesus didn’t call us to build a nation that merely looks Christian. He called us to make disciples—people who turn from sin, surrender their lives, and walk in obedience to Him.

The Law Can’t Do What Jesus Did

We’ve spent generations trying to shape culture through laws, forgetting that it’s the gospel—not legislation—that changes hearts.

But Scripture reminds us:

“What the law was powerless to do… God did by sending His own Son.” — Romans 8:3

You can’t legislate spiritual transformation. You can’t vote your way into revival. Policies may shape culture—but they can’t save people. Only Jesus can change the heart. And that’s where real change begins.

But Here’s the Danger

If political power matters more to us than people coming to Jesus, we’ve lost sight of the gospel altogether.

When we put more energy into winning political ground than reaching people for Christ, we’ve stepped outside the mission Jesus gave us.

And when our language starts to sound more like a culture war than a kingdom call, it’s time to come back to Jesus—and realign with His way.

The people we’re tempted to fight against are often the very people Jesus is calling us to reach. We don’t need to win by force—the cross has already secured the victory.

So What Should We Focus On?

If our desire is to see the nation changed, let’s start where Jesus did—not with control, but by calling people to turn from sin and follow Christ.

Preach Jesus — Not as a political figurehead, but as the Savior of all people.

Make disciples — People truly transformed by grace, truth, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Protect liberty — So the Church can live out the gospel freely, not under pressure or force.

Live humbly — Because His power is made perfect not in strength, but in surrender.

Serve sacrificially — Just like Jesus, who came not to be served, but to serve—and to give His life for others.

Final Thought

Christian Nationalism may be gaining attention—but let’s not allow it to distract us from the mission Jesus gave the Church.

We weren’t called to win power struggles. We were called to win souls and make disciples. There’s a growing fear that if we don’t do something drastic, we’re going to lose. But fear isn’t the foundation of faith—and panic never produces the kingdom of God.

The alternative isn’t passivity. It’s faithfulness.

If we really want to change the nation, let’s do what Jesus told us to do from the start: Preach the gospel. Make disciples. Love our neighbor. Serve with humility.

Let our lives—not just our votes—testify to the power of Christ.

We don’t need to fight like the world fights. We will win—but only if we do it God’s way. And God’s way has never changed: win souls, make disciples.

Let this be a wake-up call, not a wedge. Let it stir us—not to fight harder for control, but to lean deeper into the gospel.

Because in the end, only Jesus saves. And when He is lifted up—not used, not politicized, but truly lifted up—He draws all people to Himself. (John 12:32)

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9