Is He the Worst “Christian” Politician?

Scripture is clear that not everyone who claims to be in Christ is actually in Christ. There are many who profess Christ with their mouths, but their hearts are far from him. And how do we know? Because they don’t do what he says!

If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. (John 14:15)

Instead of loving Christ as he’s commanded—with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength—many of these professing Christians turn God’s grace into an excuse to sin, and so encourage others to do so:

For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for this condemnation, ungodly persons who turn the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. (Jude 1:4)

These people will quote the Bible, claim they love God, attend church, and seem very winsome or charming on the outside, but inside they are ravenous wolves seeking to destroy the flock of God.

Now, of course, none of us can see the heart (the inside), but we can listen to what people say and watch the fruit that comes from their lives (and Jesus defines “good fruit” as obedience). So we take what people say and what they do and compare it against the authority of Scripture to see if it is true and if that person is someone we should listen to, follow, or—well—preach the gospel to!

Let me show you what I mean as I break down the beliefs of Texas Representative James Talarico—a professing “Christian”—in this video:

Unfortunately, Rep. Talarico is in seminary, studying to become a pastor. He wants to teach his false, unbiblical views to the church and influence people to become more progressive. So what do we do? We do two things: (1) call out his errors as we “contend earnestly for the faith” (Jude 1:3) and (2) teach truth so Christians can recognize lies.

We must raise up generations who know how to think biblically and who know what they believe and why they believe it.

Of course, we do both of these things every day at AiG, and we produce resources to equip you so you can turn around and equip your children and those around you. And if you’re someone who holds a position where you get to teach and influence others, it’s vital you are doing the same! We must raise up generations who know how to think biblically and who know what they believe and why they believe it.

Equip Yourself

If that’s you, we have some upcoming events that will help you pass on a biblical worldview, be equipped with answers, and better share what you believe with others. Join us for:

• Answers for Educators, July 20–21, 2026. Designed for Christian school teachers and administrators, this event gives you quality academic professional development from a true biblical worldview with AiG speakers and teachers from Answers Academy (our K–12 Christian discipleship school).

  This event is generously sponsored by the Herzog Foundation, Cedarville University, and Veritas Baptist College.

  

• Answers for Pastors and Leaders, September 29–October 1, 2026. Stand against the slow but destructive drift of compromise with teaching from myself, Dr. H. B. Charles Jr., Costi Hinn, Jonny Ardavanis, and so many more (there’s even a session for wives from Megan Basham). Early bird pricing is still available, so register soon.

  This event is generously sponsored by AdelFi Christian Banking, Herzog Foundation, The Master’s University, Nutramax Laboratories, and Love Life.

  

• Nourish ‘N’ Equip: A Brunch for Our Local Pastors, August 10, 2026. This event is for pastors in the NKY and greater Cincinnati areas. We will give you a free brunch, teaching, and resources to equip you and your congregation. It’s totally free, and registration opens soon, so save the date and check back for registration details.

  This event is generously sponsored by The Master’s University, Trail Life USA, Pure Life Ministries, Shepherds Theological Seminary, and AdelFi Christian Banking.

  

We hope to see you at one of these events!

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for praying,
Ken

This item was written with the assistance of AiG’s research team.