To follow Jesus is to engage a political project: It is to submit to Jesus as he establishes his upside-down Kingdom by his Spirit through the Church.
Anthony and Blaine lay out a few core convictions for a style of political engagement that is anchored in the teachings of Jesus. Allegiance. Enemy love. Prayer. There is no more challenging, satisfying, and liberating way to minister to the life of the community than by embracing the foundational commandments of Jesus.
Where to Connect
Mount Vigil has come to an end but you can still connect with Anthony and Blaine at their respective blogs:
- Anthony - Sun Tongue
- Blaine - The Paradise King
Mentioned in this episode:
A PDF of "A Christian Political Commitment"
Joshua Ryan Butler The Party Crasher
Daily Prayer for those far from Jesus
Matthew Bates Salvation by Allegiance Alone
Tyler Staton on Cultivating love of neighbor
Luke Bretherton
Jon Tyson on Christians in politics
Nigel Biggar Behaving in Public
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