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Welcome to the Gospel Coalition podcast.

In 2021, the Gospel Coalition released a short form video series called TGC Talks.

In these videos, Christian Thought Leaders help us think

biblically and timely about important cultural issues.

And now we're bringing these talks to you right here on TGC podcast.

Today, Bill here from Michael Horton, as he explains why in the new covenant,

there is no such thing as a Christian nation, apart from the worldwide body of Christ.

One of the most unsettling images I can recall was from the January 6, 2021

insurrection. Wouldn't cross, propped up outside the US capital,

surrounded by a mob of people hoisting up American flags, not far from a

faux hangman's platform and news apparently intended for the vice president.

In the verse that comes to mind is Romans 2 24.

For as it is written, the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.

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