What is Theonomy, Christian Nationalism/ Reconstruction?
In America today there is a struggle between a secular worldview and a Christian worldview.
With the controversy around Project 2025, we should be aware of what many Christians have been discussing and promoting.
Within the framework of Project 2025 are the underpinnings of theonomy or dominion theology (see article below).
As Christians, we understand the importance of laws that are based on biblical principles and the Gospel. Cultural Christianity has all but faded from our society. With that said is it possible for American Christians to so structure the government from the top down to reflect in practice Godly living and principles?
Many people think that is possible.
Christian Nationalism also ascribes to this approach but in much looser terms.
Many Christians however have another opinion.
In the videos below we have a discussion by Mike Winger and Joel Webbon taking opposing views. That video is followed by a Theocast video that offers a reformed point of view concerning Theonomy.
"Dominion theology refers to a line of theological interpretation and thought with regard to the role of the church in contemporary society. Dominion theology is also known as Christian reconstructionism and theonomy. Dominion theology states that biblical Christianity will rule all areas of society, personal and corporate. Christian reconstructionism reasons that society will be reconstructed by the Law of God as preached in the gospel and the Great Commission. Theonomy is a post-millennial view believing that all of the moral laws contained in the Old Testament are yet binding today. Although these might sound somewhat disparate, they have all been closely linked together to the point that people often use the terms interchangeably.
Those who hold these views believe that it is the duty of Christians to create a worldwide kingdom patterned after the Mosaic Law. They believe that Christ will not return to earth until such a kingdom has been established. The principal goal, then, of dominion theology and Christian reconstructionism is political and religious domination of the world through the implementation of the moral laws, and subsequent punishments, of the Old Testament (the sacrificial and ceremonial laws having been fulfilled in the New Testament). This is not a government system ruled by the church, but rather a government conformed to the Law of God.
Dominion theology / Christian reconstructionism is largely based upon a post-millennial view of covenantalism. Post-millennialism is the belief that Christ will return to earth after the thousand-year reign of God’s kingdom, and covenantalism refers to the belief that biblical history is divided into three major covenants supposedly described in Scripture—of redemption, of works, and of grace. Adherents believe that we currently exist under the covenant of grace, that the church and Israel are the same, and we are now in the millennial Kingdom of God. Man, under the covenant of grace, is responsible to rule the world, to hold dominion over it in obedience to the laws of God.
We believe that the Bible teaches a premillennial view of the Kingdom of God (Zechariah 14:4–9; Matthew 25:31–34) and that Israel and the Church are distinct throughout biblical history and prophecy. We don’t see that God ever commanded the Church to take charge of and revamp society. Instead, we see the command for believers to preach the gospel as in Matthew 28:19–20. God intends to implement worldwide social reform Himself (Revelation 19:11 — 20:4).
Once at home solely within Reformed circles, dominion theology and Christian reconstructionism are making an impact on the beliefs of many Charismatic churches in the form of Kingdom Now theology." from the article: What is dominion theology?
A rising doctrine I currently DON'T agree with: Theonomy
Video from Mike Winger
"After this rather long chat, I can say that I do have a lot to learn about theonomy to understand it better but that I am currently convinced that the core foundation of the view is not biblical. I consider this an in house discussion and one which we could disagree on without demonizing each other. Special thanks to Joel Webbon of Right Response Ministries for inviting me to have this discussion and being willing to hear some pushback. This is pastor Joel's YT channel.    / @rightresponseministries  " from the video introduction
A Reformed Response to Theonomy | Theocast
Video from Theocast
"In the first of two episodes on theonomy, Jon and Justin seek to generally define theonomy and then respond to it theologically. The guys consider a confessional understanding of the threefold division of the law, the distinction between moral and positive law, and 1689 Federalism as safeguards against theonomy.
Note: Semper Reformanda is included in today’s episode." from the video introduction
Resources: Theonomy Primer: What Is It and How Does It Work? (link)
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