Political Gospel, Patrick Schreiner
Political Gospel, Patrick Schreiner
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Political Gospel
Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World

Author: Patrick Schreiner

Narrator: Patrick Schreiner

Unabridged: 6 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/24/2024


Synopsis

Christians are constantly being accused of being too political or not political enough. Often, the accusations are fair. Christians tend to get stuck in one of two political ditches: we either privatize our faith or make it partisan. We think religion and politics should be separate and never intermingle, or we align so tightly with a political party that we conflate the gospel with a human agenda. In Political Gospel, Patrick Schreiner argues Christianity not only has political implications but is itself a politic. The gospel at its very core is political—Jesus declared Himself to be King. But He does not allow you to put Him in your political box. In a supercharged political climate, Political Gospel explores what it means for Christians to have a biblical public witness by looking to Scripture, the early church, and today. Should we submit to governing authorities or subvert them? Are we to view them as agents of the dark forces or entities that promote order? In this book, we’ll see that Christians live in a paradox, and we’ll see how to follow Christ our King right into the political craziness of our day.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Vaughan on May 07, 2023

Many separate religion and politics. Religion is about personal beliefs while politics is external, concerned with the organization of society, public life, etc. Patrick Schreiner argues that they’re intertwined and inseparable. He claims the kingdom of God was political, just not in the way that yo......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on April 12, 2024

This is really useful, very helpful categories for talking about Christian political engagement......more

Goodreads review by Brandon on January 23, 2023

Great book on faithful presence in public square. Each chapter has a conclusion which I usually count against books cause I’m not a fan but I thought Patrick did it well. Good use of other sources. Thesis stretched me for the good.......more

Goodreads review by Nancy on August 18, 2024

The book challenged me to examine my own approach to politics and convicted me of certain sins in both my thoughts and actions, for example escapism and retreat rather than compassionate engagement. Schreiner points to the example of Jeremiah as a man who sought the good of his city, when that city......more

Goodreads review by Kyleigh on October 17, 2022

What should the church’s role in politics be? How much should we care about politics? Should we emphasize the heavenly kingdom and withdraw from earthly governments or should we become activists? When do we submit to government and when do we disobey to follow Christ? Schreiner seeks to answer these......more