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===== Here are some observations, with biblical references and cautions. =====
# Matthew 25:31-46 – “Sheep and Goats” / Judgment of the Nations - In this passage the Lord separates “all the nations” (Greek panta ta ethnē) at His coming, placing sheep on His right and goats on His left. The basis of separation is whether they showed compassion (fed, clothed, visited) to “the least of these my brothers” (Matt 25:34-45). Working Preacher from Luther Seminary<ref>{{cite web|title=Working Preacher from Luther Seminary|url=https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/christ-the-king/commentary-on-matthew-2531-46-7|publisher=Working Preacher from Luther Seminary|access-date=2025-11-22}}</ref> - The connection to “Sheep Nation” seems to derive from this imagery of “sheep” being the people who acted compassionately, and by extension the idea of a people-group (“nation”) characterised by such service.
# Marketplace / Business-Multiplication Emphasis - KI’s focus on multiplying businesses and influence in the marketplace is not directly found as a formula in Scripture (i.e., “grow business to fund church”). The biblical texts about business, stewardship, and discipleship (e.g., the Parable of the Talents – Matt 25:14-30) can be applied to a marketplace context, but care is required not to over-spiritualise business growth as guaranteed or formulaic for blessing. - The New Testament emphasises that believers are stewards of God’s resources, called to faithful service, not that business success is a guarantee of spiritual favour. The danger is confusing financial/business success with spiritual maturity.
# Use of “Sheep Nation” concept - The term “Sheep Nation” appears to be a coined phrase by KI (or aligned ministries) rather than a standard biblical term. While the sheep imagery appears in the Bible (e.g., Jesus = Shepherd, believers likened to sheep), the idea of creating a “nation” of sheep in the marketplace goes beyond the immediate biblical text. - It’s worth verifying how they define “nation” here — ethnos, people group, or marketplace network? And how this aligns with Christian ecclesiology (church, body of Christ) rather than nationalistic or commercial frameworks.
# Alignment with Gospel-centred theology - The biblical message emphasises salvation by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) and discipleship characterised by obedience and service (John 13:34-35). The good works described in Matthew 25 are the evidence of a transformed life, not the cause of salvation. The Gospel Coalition<ref>{{cite web|title=The Gospel Coalition|url=https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/real-difference-sheep-goats/|publisher=The Gospel Coalition|access-date=2025-11-22}}</ref> - It would be wise to check whether KI explicitly affirms that basis of salvation is faith in Christ alone, and that the marketplace ministry is a consequence of following Jesus, rather than the means to gain favour.