{"product_id":"exiles-the-church-in-the-shadow-of-empire-9780830785780","title":"Exiles","description":"\u003cb\u003eA thoughtful exploration of the intersection of faith and politics, Exiles asks: What if we considered ourselves \"exiles in Babylon\" and turned to Scripture, not political parties, to shape our most passionate values?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Politics are dividing our churches like never before. \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-bestselling \u003c\/i\u003eauthor Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle reminds us that the first-century church was not an apolitical gathering, where Christians left their Roman politics at the door. It also wasn't a place where Christians mounted a Roman flag next to--or above--a Christian one. Church was a place where God's plan for governing the world was revealed, where one could witness what it means to follow the Creator's design for human flourishing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this timely book, Preston explores why: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Israel's exile to Babylon profoundly shaped the political identity of God's people--and still does today. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Christians should see themselves as foreigners in the country where they live. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The gospel of Jesus' kingdom was politically subversive. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The church today should view its political identity as fundamentally separate from the empire. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Total allegiance to a political party dilutes the church's witness. Discover a more biblical, powerful way to live in a secular world. Discover what it means to live in exile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author \u003cb\u003eDr. Preston M. Sprinkle\u003c\/b\u003e has written more than a dozen books. He serves as the president of Theology in the Raw and The Center for Faith, Sexuality \u0026amp; Gender.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"David C Cook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604353552658,"sku":"9780830785780","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f68c8ea3-c44a-4148-815a-c230a237c36d.jpg?v=1732258812","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/exiles-the-church-in-the-shadow-of-empire-9780830785780","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}