That American culture stands firmly on the concept of individualism is what keeps American Christians from the Covenant.
God’s Creation is inherently feudal. You can choose whom you will serve, but you cannot choose individuality. There is no freehold; it’s not even an option. You will serve someone as long as you are mortal. Your only options are to serve Christ or any number of allies of Satan.
Divine justice is not at all a matter of accounting for your sins. It is all about healing the broken relationship with your Creator. It’s not a matter of penalties for individual failures. It’s entirely relational.
I highly recommend Dale Moreau’s brief study in Psalm 106 as a tonic for the sickness of individualism. He’s a disciple of Heiser.
