How should Christians be faithful disciples in the political turbulence of Trump and Brexit?
Christopher J H Wright unpacks the Biblical theme of idolatry and connects it to discipleship in today’s world. As Christians, we desperately need to name and expose the false gods and idols that we are tempted to bow down to – ‘Here are your gods!’
The Bible challenges the idols of political power and nationalism. The Biblical story is filled with hope that the kingdom of God will ultimately triumph over all human empires. How then should we live as followers of Jesus, the Messiah, Saviour, Lord and King?
Part One is adapted from chapter 5 of Wright’s The Mission of God, ‘The Living God Confronts Idolatry’. Parts Two and Three bring the Bible to bear on contemporary politics in the UK and USA, and for all Christians seeking to make sense of the changing world we live in.
Tabella dei contenuti
Preface
Part One: The LORD God and Other Gods in the Bible
Chapter 1 – The paradox of the gods
Chapter 2 – What are the gods?
Chapter 3 – Discerning the gods
Chapter 4 – Mission and the gods
Part Two: God and the Historical Process
Chapter 5 – The rise and fall of nations in biblical perspective
Chapter 6 – God, governments and gods
Part Three: Following Jesus in Turbulent and Idolatrous Times
Chapter 7 – The mission of God’s people
Circa l’autore
Christopher J H Wright is International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership International. Previously he taught at Union Biblical Seminary in India, and acted as Academic Dean and then Principal of All Nations Christian College, UK. He travels widely, is married to Liz (also from Northern Ireland), and they live in London.
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