5424 nationalism
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A concern to preserve or proclaim the distinctive features of a nation or people.

The recognition of different national groups

Genesis 10:32 Ge 10:32 is the summary conclusion of the table of nations which begins in Ge 10:1. See also Genesis 17:4-6; Genesis 19:36-38; Exodus 3:8; 1 Kings 9:20 pp 2 Chronicles 8:7

Israel was to be a special nation set apart for God

The choosing of the nation of Israel

Exodus 19:5-6 See also Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 33:13; Deuteronomy 7:6-8; Deuteronomy 14:2; 2 Samuel 7:23 pp 1 Chronicles 17:21; Psalm 33:12; Romans 9:4-5

The mission of Israel to the nations

Exodus 34:10 See also Deuteronomy 4:6

Examples of nationalism

Positive examples

Ruth 1:16-17 See also Exodus 8:23; Exodus 34:24; Deuteronomy 26:5; Isaiah 10:6

Negative examples

Isaiah 1:4 See also Numbers 13:31-32; Numbers 24:14; 1 Kings 22:4; Proverbs 14:34; Isaiah 14:1-2; Jeremiah 49:31; Ezekiel 36:5; Joel 1:6; Joel 3:2

The people of God transcend all national boundaries

The church is God's holy nation

1 Peter 2:9-10 See also Ephesians 2:19

People of all nations are included

Matthew 8:11 See also Matthew 28:19; Acts 11:18,20-21; Revelation 5:9; Revelation 7:9; Revelation 14:6

Christian unity is greater than nationalism

Galatians 3:26-29 See also Romans 9:6-8; Ephesians 2:11-13

See also

7020  church, the
7030  unity
7135  Israel, people of God
7140  people of God
7236  Israel, united kingdom
7510  Gentiles
7515  anti-semitism



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