Dr. Preston Sprinkle joined The Denison Forum Podcast to talk about his latest book, Exiles: the Church in the shadow of the Empire.
Along with host Dr. Mark Turman, they delve into biblical history to serve as a guide for today’s Christians navigating the political arena. They caution against intertwining your religious and political identity, and argue for a stronger biblical perspective when forming political perspectives.
They also explore what “exile” and “empire” meant for the first-century Church, offering a thought-provoking perspective on how Christians should engage in today’s contentious political atmosphere .
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The subjects
- (00:21) The role of Christians in politics
- (02:35) The impact of politics on Church unity
- (05:25) The evolution of news consumption and its impact on politics
- (11:15) The role of identity in politics
- (12:26) The influence of Christianity on politics
- (16:01) The dangers of Christians seeking political power
- (21:41) Historical examples of Christian influence in politics
- (26:15) Jesus as a political figure
- (27:32) The subversive nature of Jesus’ teachings
- (28:38) Understanding the eternal context
- (29:15) Christianity and slavery
- (30:28) The power of sacrifice
- (32:27) The metaphor of exile
- (38:06) Political involvement as Christians
- (47:45) Practical Implications: Pledge of Allegiance
- (51:36) Conclusion: Faith as the main goal
Resources
Exiles: the Church in the shadow of the Empire
Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender
🎧 “Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?” A conversation with Preston Sprinkle
About Dr. Preston Sprinkle
New York Times bestselling author Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle has written more than a dozen books. He is president of Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender and the host of Theology in the Raw podcast. His most recent book is Exiles: the Church in the shadow of the Empire.
About Dr. Mark Turman
Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of the Denison Forum and vice president of Denison Ministries. Among his many functions, Turman is notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist of DF Pastorsthat empowers pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today’s culture.
About the Denison forum
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