Good Faith

The Cross & The Sword (with Tim Alberta pt. 2 of 2)

Jul 6, 2024

Author Tim Alberta and host Curtis Chang discuss how some use the message of the cross as a political weapon, pushing away truth-seeking non-believers. They share strategies for staying focused on the gospel amid distorted political culture in the church.

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Some in the church misuse the message of the cross for political power, alienating truth-seeking non-believers.

Emphasizing grace and authenticity over political power leads to a more impactful evangelism approach.

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The Transformation from Sword to Cross

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Focus on True Identity over Political Affiliations

00:48

Intro

2min

Reflections on Selling the Message of Jesus and the Gospel

3min

Navigating the Cross and the Sword in Evangelism and Politics

27min

Navigating Public Posture and Relations with the Church

3min

Embracing Radical Transparency and Accountability in Churches

5min

Exploring Christian Nationalism and Whiteness in Christian Colleges

8min

In the second part of their extensive conversation, host Curtis Chang and author Tim Alberta discuss how some people in the church use the message of the cross as a weapon to exert political power over others, thus diluting its significance. They explore how many truth-seeking non-believers are put off by what they perceive as the hypocritical political engagement of some evangelicals. Curtis and Tim also hold a question-and-answer session that provides helpful strategies for staying focused on the gospel when Christian political culture distorts the message.

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