NewCity Orlando Sermons
Following Jesus in Politics | 1 Peter 2:13-17
Jul 30, 2024
Damein Schitter, a Senior Pastor focusing on political discipleship and cultural engagement, tackles the intersection of faith and politics. He argues against the trend of privatizing faith, advocating for a revival of political discipleship rooted in Jesus's teachings. Pastor Damein outlines four postures for the church's cultural engagement, emphasizing 'incarnation'—a mission of love and redemption. He challenges listeners to avoid cynicism and revolution, instead embracing a transformative gospel living as a powerful witness in society.
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- Pastor Damein emphasizes the need for a revival of political discipleship rooted in Jesus's teachings, advocating transformative gospel living as an engagement strategy.
- The podcast outlines four postures for church cultural engagement, stressing that the incarnation approach promotes redemption and love in societal interactions.
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Postures of Political Engagement
Four primary postures shape how Christians engage in political life: fortification, accommodation, domination, and incarnation. The fortification posture involves guarding the integrity of the faith against external cultural threats, emphasizing the need for clear boundaries between Christians and the world. While it highlights the necessity of maintaining holiness, it can lead to withdrawal, where individuals become isolated and disengaged, failing to acknowledge that the real source of temptation may lie within. The accommodation posture seeks collaboration with the world, striving for the common good, but risks compromising core beliefs to gain acceptance, often resulting in a loss of distinct Christian identity.
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