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612: The Religious Vacuum, Politics, & the Powers with N.T. Wright
The Holy Post
Claiming Authority on Earth
The idea that gods did not create this world or have any role in it has led to a convenient political and theological doctrine in the Western world. It has created a vacuum that not only affects theology but also results in a biblical vacuum. The Bible, particularly the Old Testament, emphasizes the God who made the world and calls Israel to be a royal priest for the world. The New Testament does not discard this but rather focuses on Jesus proclaiming God becoming king on earth and in heaven. The challenge lies in understanding what it truly means for Jesus to have authority on earth, especially in the context of existing human authorities.
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