Curious Christian

In these days of resurgent Christian Nationalism, it’s crucial to remember the church’s global and inclusive nature. From the very beginning, the church was marked by diversity—at Pentecost, people heard the gospel in many different languages, symbolizing its reach beyond any one nation or culture. The Great Commission calls us to make disciples of all nations, not just our own.

Much of the New Testament, in fact, is spent addressing the issue of Jewish nationalism, where early Christians were learning to move beyond ethnic and cultural boundaries. Paul’s letters repeatedly urge the church to see itself as a new kind of community—one where there’s no longer Jew or Greek, but all are one in Christ.

As we look ahead, we have the promise of a future where people from every tribe, tongue, and nation will be gathered in worship. The church is and always has been far larger than any one place or political agenda. That vision should shape our identify and our behaviour as Christians today.