About this episode

The episode explores the relationship between faith and politics, examining how Christians are to engage with the world in light of biblical teachings.

Continuing last week's conversation, we explore how God's set-apart people are to relate to the nations. Israel was forbidden from making alliances with the nations, and its way of life stood in stark contrast to the surrounding cultures. Kings, prophets, and priests each served a unique role in advancing God's purposes. But that was then. This is now. Did Christ's fulfillment of the prophecies overturn the Old Testament trajectory? Under the lordship of Jesus, what has changed, and what has remained the same, and what does that mean for us today? Did Jesus walk the hard road so we could have an easy one? Or are we called to follow the example of our King? Tune in today to find out. Because the best conversations happen After Class.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent, Samuel C. Long

Topics covered

• Christian influence
• politics and faith
• Old Testament
• Jesus' teachings
• cultural contrast
• God's purposes

Keywords

• Christianity
• faith
• politics
• Old Testament
• Jesus
• cultural engagement
• God's people

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Israel

Books & works: Old Testament, prophecies

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