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A Time To…Politick! - The Apostle Paul (Part Three) - Letters to his Delegates
Oct 19, 2023
Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett discuss the politics of the New Testament, exploring themes in Paul's letters and the impact of political divisions on the church. They also delve into the significance and challenges of working on a commentary for several years, and discuss Paul's strategic use of language to portray Christians as socially respectable members of society.
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- Early Christians emphasized living a socially respectable and civilized piety within the Roman Empire.
- Paul's instructions on leadership prioritize character traits that align with his vision of virtuous character and contribute to the church's public witness.
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The Politics of the New Testament
In this episode, the hosts continue their series on the politics of the New Testament, specifically focusing on the letters of Paul to his delegates: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. They discuss how early Christians reflected on the relationship between church and state, especially in the context of the Roman Empire. They explore Jesus' statement to 'give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's' and its implications for the early Christian understanding of politics. They also highlight Paul's emphasis on living a socially respectable and civilized piety within the empire.
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