
Empowered Witness
Politics, Culture, and the Spiritual Mission of the Church
Alan D. Strange(Author)
Crossway Books (Publisher)
Published on 13. February 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-1-4335-8427-5 (ISBN)
Description
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
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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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-8427-5 (9781433584275)
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Alan D. Strange
Empowered Witness (Foreword by Kevin DeYoung)
Politics, Culture, and the Spiritual Mission of the Church
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Persons
Alan D. Strange (PhD, University of Wales) is professor of church history at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, a conference speaker, and the author of various works, including The Doctrine of the Spirituality of the Church in the Ecclesiology of Charles Hodge.
Content
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
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