Listen "121 - Rich Lusk on the Measures of the Mission, Culture Warring, and Political Theology"
Episode Synopsis
Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis“Measures of the Mission” - https://amzn.to/4bfpl1S“Measures of the Mission” (Athanasius Press) - https://athanasiuspress.org/products/measures-of-the-mission-a-survey-of-the-bible-church-and-familySummaryRich Lusk discusses the importance of recapturing the gospel of the kingdom and the need for Christians to engage in the culture war. He emphasizes the role of the church in discipling all spheres of life and the importance of a biblical worldview. Lusk highlights the impact of living under Christ's lordship and the positive effects it has on individuals and society. He also discusses the evangelistic opportunities in the culture war and the need for Christians to be a witness in their families, communities, and nations. Lusk concludes by discussing the potential impact of Christian magistrates ruling according to God's word. The conversation explores the role of the state as a ministry of justice and the benefits of having Christian rulers. It also discusses the differences with Stephen Wolfe's book and the importance of pastors engaging in political theology. The limitations of social media and the need to correct false teachers are also addressed. The conversation concludes with a promotion of the book and its purpose in sparking further exploration of related topics.TakeawaysThe gospel of the kingdom encompasses more than just individual salvation and includes the transformation of all aspects of life and society.The church plays a central role in discipling all spheres of life and should provide a biblical framework for understanding vocation, politics, economics, and other areas.Engaging in the culture war is necessary for Christians to uphold biblical values and bring transformation to society.Living under Christ's lordship brings order, beauty, and flourishing to individuals and society.Christian magistrates have the opportunity to rule for the common good according to God's word and be a blessing to their people. The state is a ministry of justice and should reflect God's design for governance.Christian rulers can be a blessing to all, promoting the common good.Pastors should engage in political theology and discuss political matters from the pulpit.Social media has limitations and can often lead to unproductive and divisive conversations.False teachers and compromised teachers need to be corrected within the church.The book serves as an introduction to the church's relationship with culture and encourages further exploration of related topics.Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/
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