Owen g3 and Blasphemy

Kingdom Polemics

In this episode, Aldo Leon responds to some of the comments made by Owen Strachan, a prominent evangelical theologian and professor, at the G3 conference on the topic of Christian nationalism. Leon challenges Strachan's views on free speech, blasphemy laws, and the role of the church and the state in society. He argues that Strachan is not consistent with the biblical, reformed, and historical perspective on these issues, and that he is influenced by secular and Baptist assumptions. Leon also interacts with various passages from the Old and New Testament, as well as from the reformed confessions and Calvin's Institutes, to support his position. He calls for a more holistic and comprehensive understanding of the Great Commission and the kingship of Christ over all nations.

Some of the points that Leon makes in this episode are:

• Free speech is not a biblical concept, but a classical liberal and secular one. The third commandment prohibits taking God's name in vain, and God judges both individuals and nations for their blasphemy (e.g., Nebuchadnezzar, Herod, etc.).
• The 10 commandments are not exclusive to Israel, but are given in creation, before Sinai, and after Sinai. They are also applicable to all nations in the new covenant era, as prophesied by Isaiah and other prophets.
• The Great Commission does not exclude or contradict the biblical teaching on the kingship of Christ over all nations. Psalms 2, Isaiah 49, Romans 13, Revelation 1, and other passages show that God expects kings and magistrates to submit to Christ and serve his church.
• The Old Testament examples of godly rulers who reformed religion and society (e.g., Hezekiah, Josiah, etc.) are not irrelevant or obsolete for Christians today. They are models of how civil authorities should use their power for God's glory and the good of his people.
• The reformed tradition has always affirmed the cooperation between church and state in promoting a Christian society. The reformed confessions, Calvin's Institutes, and the Westminster Assembly are examples of how this was done in history.

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