At a Glance
As we see from Genesis to Revelation, God deeply loves the nations, and His overarching plan throughout history involves them. But how does that shape our understanding of immigration today? Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between nations and immigration, tackling the mass migration trends shaping our present moment and the foundations behind God’s heart to bless the nations.
We examine God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 12 as a springboard for the discussion, “and all nations on earth will be blessed through you,” pointing out the parallels to the Great Commission entrusted to each of us in the New Testament. Looking at the historical contrast between nations and empires, we ask: Should Christians support deportation? How do we balance love for immigrants with the responsibility to maintain order? In a culture that often conflates compassion with open borders, we explore what it means to uphold both biblical justice and mercy.
Through Scripture, history, personal anecdotes, and practical insights, we encourage listeners to thoughtfully engage with immigration in a way that blesses their nation and honors God’s design.
Main Topics:
- God’s Heart for the Nations – How Scripture frames our understanding of national identity and immigration.
- Babel, Globalization, and Borders – What the Bible teaches about the integrity of nations.
- Justice, Mercy, and Order – A balanced and nuanced Christian approach to immigration policy.
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What You'll Hear
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"In heaven, you would think God would erase the nations, but He doesn’t. Why doesn’t He?"
Dwight Vogt [27:31]
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Discipling Nations: The Power of Truth to Transform Cultures
The power of the gospel to transform individual lives has been clearly evident throughout New Testament history. But what of the darkness and poverty that enslaves entire cultures, even nations? Have Christians underestimated the power of God’s truth to transform entire societies? Have Christians underestimated the power of God’s truth to transform entire societies? In Discipling Nations, Darrow Miller builds a powerful and convincing thesis that God’s truth not only breaks the spiritual bonds of sin and death but can free whole societies from deception and poverty. Completely revised and updated for the third edition, Discipling Nations will challenge, reenergize, and equip Christians everywhere who labor to see His kingdom come, His will be done. Also available in other languages.
God’s Remarkable Plan for the Nations
God’s redemptive plan is the central theme of the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. While this plan begins with individuals, it’s more comprehensive – more wonderful – than this. God’s redemptive interest extends to the transformation of entire nations and cultures, encompassing every sphere of society, from commerce to the arts to government.
Ultimately, will the church of our generation be faithful to Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations according to the fullness of what Jesus intended? For this to occur, we must regain a comprehensive understanding of God’s remarkable plan for the nations.
When the principles of the Bible are understood as a comprehensive worldview, it has tremendous power to work transformation in individuals, families, communities, and even nations. Too often, Christians are ineffective because they have absorbed cultural thinking that is not in alignment with truth.
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