Exiles
The Politics of Church
What are the political implications of our allegiance to King Jesus?
The Upside-Down Kingdom
God’s desire for God’s people is to be countercultural.
Exiled to Babylon
Following Jesus in the 21st century means learning the way of the exile. Seeing the experiences of Daniel and his friends in Babylonian exile offers wisdom for navigating this tension.
Jesus and the Kingdom Not Of This World
When Jesus said His Kingdom was “not of this world,” that didn’t mean it had nothing to do with worldly matters.
Jesus and the Subversion of Empire
Jesus and His message about God’s kingdom had political implications that would make Rome suspicious of His intentions.
Politicults As Usual
When savior and president become synonymous, we’ll follow politicians with cult-like allegiance.
This Empire is Not Our Home
Like Abraham and Jesus before us, followers of the Way live in the land but are not of the land.
Exiles as Separatists and Activists
Whatever involvement Christians have in this world, we must live as people who belong to a different Kingdom, empowered by sacrifice, forgiveness, reconciliation, and enemy love.
Exile as Prophetic Witness
Far from being politically neutral, the Church is called to be the political community it wishes to see in the world.
Communion
When we share communion we not only remember the Cross, we also remember what makes us one.
Living as Exiles in Babylon
Connecting the dots and living faithfully in God’s Kingdom—not OF this world.