BibleProject Is the Church a City? – The City Q+R 2
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Aug 30, 2023 Explore whether Cain's city was a refuge or a sign of moral decline. Dive into why Israel didn’t face the same fate as Sodom and Gomorrah, despite their wickedness. Uncover Babylon's negative portrayal and what it symbolizes in the New Testament. Discuss how the church might act as a counter-narrative to the values epitomized by Babylon. Finally, consider God’s plan to redeem cities in the new creation and whether the church can be viewed as a city in itself.
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Cain's City: A Tragic Necessity?
- Cain's city-building could be seen as a tragic necessity due to fear, not inherently evil.
- Wordplay connects Cain's actions to God's provision for Adam and Eve, suggesting a negative connotation.
Gibeah: Israel's Self-Destruction
- The Gibeah story in Judges intensifies Sodom's narrative, portraying Israel as worse.
- The ensuing civil war, not immediate destruction, represents Israel's self-decreation.
Babylon: The Unredeemable Mindset
- Ezekiel envisions Sodom's restoration, suggesting redemption for even the worst cities.
- Babylon, however, remains an archetype of unredeemable human organization.
