The Importance of Biblical Nationhood and Christian Constitutionalism

Biblical nationhood is founded on a covenantal religious reality, where the nation recognizes its inheritance and commitment to the future. This concept takes inspiration from God's formation of a nation in the Bible, such as Israel. Christian constitutionalism, which stems from the Bible, emphasizes the importance of the lordship of Jesus Christ in shaping the nation's laws and governance. Christian nationalism, as an ideological term, is seen as carrying unhelpful cultural freight and risks distorting the discussion. The focus should be on developing a Christian culture and nationhood, which is covenantal and religiously defined, rather than getting caught up in narrow political ideologies.