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What does Scripture actually mean when it commands us to “disciple the nations”? Is the Great Commission simply about converting individuals—or can nations themselves truly become Christian?

 In this episode of The Magistrate, James Baird is joined by George Sayour, filling in for Josh Howard, to examine what the Bible teaches about nations, national identity, and the reign of Christ.

James and George explore the biblical meaning of ethnos, the relationship between individuals and nations, and whether Scripture gives us categories for speaking about a genuinely Christian nation. Along the way, they work through Genesis 10, Matthew 28, Revelation 21, and the broader biblical story of Christ’s authority over the nations.

What would it actually mean to disciple a nation? And should Christians expect the gospel to transform not only individuals and families, but entire peoples, cultures, and societies?

The Magistrate explores Christian political theology, civil government, history, and the proper relationship between Christ, His Church, and the nations.