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Rediscovering the Spirituality of the Church in Our Highly Politicized Age
The goal of the church should be simple—share the gospel to the ends of the earth. But in our highly politicized age, Christians can tend to place earthly political and social agendas over God’s spiritual mission of the church.
In Empowered Witness, author Alan D. Strange examines the doctrine of the spirituality of the church, making a clear distinction between the functions of the church and other institutions. Strange argues that if the church continues to push political agendas, no institution will be focused solely on the Great Commission and the gospel will be lost entirely. This book calls readers to become aware of the church’s power and limits and shed light on moral issues in a way that doesn’t alter the deeply spiritual and gospel-centered mission of the church.
Explores the Spirituality of the Church: An important biblical doctrine developed in the 19th century
Appeals to Thoughtful Laypeople and Church Leaders: Considers the critical distinctions between the church and other institutions
Historical: Examines the purpose of the church throughout history and the development of the spirituality of the church in the 19th century
Foreword by Kevin DeYoung: Author of Just Do Something; Crazy Busy; and The Biggest Story
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Endorsements
“The psalmist’s question ‘How shall we sing the LORD’s song in a foreign land?’ (Ps. 137:4) continues to haunt many Christians today. But—both in content and emotional energy—the answers given vary widely. Where, then, is wisdom to be found? In Empowered Witness, Alan Strange offers us a much-needed combination of historical learning, biblical thinking, and deep love for the church. Rather than browbeat us into sharing prejudices, Empowered Witness serves us by helping us think. In expressing the ‘reasonableness’ Scripture enjoins (Phil. 4:5), Strange provides a model for us all.”
Sinclair B. Ferguson
Table of Contents
Foreword by Kevin DeYoung
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Doctrine of the Spirituality of the Church
Chapter 2: Slavery and the Spirituality of the Church
Chapter 3: The Spirituality of the Church Preceding the US Civil War
Chapter 4: The Spirituality of the Church and the General Assemblies of 1862–1865
Chapter 5: The Southern Church and the Reunion of the Northern Church
Chapter 6: The Spirituality of the Church and Politics Today
Bibliography
General Index
Scripture Index
Product Details
Title: Empowered Witness: Politics, Culture, and the Spiritual Mission of the Church
Author: Alan D. Strange
Publisher: Crossway Publishing
Pages: 168
Binding: Paperback
Size: 21.5 x 13.9 x 1.2 cm
ISBN: 9781433584275
