Political Action
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
While our earthly nation is characterized by tribalism, polarization, and fear, we can hold out peace and freedom because our identity is rooted in the only lasting Kingdom. The politics of Jesus’ eternal Kingdom are demonstrated by how we treat one another, and it has power to infect the world around us with his glory.
Study Questions
Application
Jesus calls us to a cruciform politics, which means denying ourselves for the good of others. How can you live that out as you engage the politics of this world?
What is your typical reaction to losing an argument or being rejected by someone else in the realm of politics? What does that reveal about your identity?
Key Points
Jesus is an existential threat to all the kingdoms of this world. And he calls people from all nations and political arenas to lay down their earthly politics and follow him.
Because our identity is from and secure in God, we can flourish even in difficult circumstances.
The cross is not just a means to be saved; it is the way we live on a daily basis. We wield power by denying ourselves for the good of others.
Our participation in politics should be compelled by love of our neighbor and the common good, not fear.
As the Church, our domestic policy is rooted in an economy of generosity, driven by love. We show preference for the poor and marginalized.
As citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we function like yeast here on earth—we permeate and infect others with the beauty and glory of God’s Kingdom.