is america a christian nation?

Is America a Christian Nation?

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Contrary to what critics imply, a Christian nation is not one in which all citizens are Christians, or the laws require everyone to adhere to Christian theology, or all leaders are Christians, or any other such superficial measurement. As Supreme Court Justice David Brewer (1837-1910) explained:

America was “of all the nations in the world . . . most justly called a Christian nation” because Christianity “has so largely shaped and molded it.”

I. The Righteousness of a nation



A. Not by Good Works




2 Timothy 1:9a-cWho has saved us and called us with a

holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and

grace . . .




B. Not by Religious Deeds





Titus 3:5a-bNot by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy

He saved us . . .





C. But by Jesus Christ






2 Corinthians 5:21For He made Him who knew no sin to be

sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.






1. The Pilgrims


The Mayflower Compact

IN THE name of God, Amen.We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign

Lord, King James, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland king,

defender of the faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God, and

advancement of the Christian faith, . . .







1. The Pilgrims






1. The Pilgrims

2. The Patriots






1. The Pilgrims

2. The Patriots

a. Patrick Henry

“Being a Christian . . . is a character which

I prize far above all this world has or can

boast”

Patrick Henry


“Give me liberty or give me death”





1. The Pilgrims

2. The Patriots

a. Patrick Henry






1. The Pilgrims

2. The Patriots

a. Patrick Henry

b. John Jay


Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation, to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.

John JayFirst Supreme Court

Chief Justice






1. The Pilgrims

2. The Patriots






1. The Pilgrims

2. The Patriots

3. The Presidents






1. The Pilgrims

2. The Patriots

3. The Presidents

a. George Washington


While we are zealously performing the duties of good citizens and soldiers, we certainly ought not to be inattentive to the higher duties of religion. To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.

George Washington






1. The Pilgrims

2. The Patriots

3. The Presidents







1. The Pilgrims

2. The Patriots

3. The Presidents


b. John Adams


“The general principles upon which the Fathers achieved

independence were the general principles of

Christianity…I will avow that I believed and now believe that

those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and

immutable as the existence and the attributes of God.”

John Adams



II. The Reward of a nation



A. There is Prominence




A. There is Prominence

B. There is Protection





III. The Rebellion of a nation



A. Sins of Commission






B. Sins of Omission






B. Sins of Omission



Romans 7:19For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but

the evil I will not to do, that I practice.





IV. The Reproach of a nation



A. To be Disgraced






A. To be Disgraced

B. To be Dishonored






A. To be Disgraced

B. To be Dishonored

C. To be Defeated





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