__How should Christians be faithful disciples in the political turbulence of Trump and Brexit?__  
  
Christopher J H Wright unpacks the Biblical theme of idolatry and connects it to discipleship in today's world. As Christians, we desperately need to name and expose the false gods and idols that we are tempted to bow down to – 'Here are your gods!'  
  
The Bible challenges the idols of political power and nationalism. The Biblical story is filled with hope that the kingdom of God will ultimately triumph over all human empires. How then should we live as followers of Jesus, the Messiah, Saviour, Lord and King?  
  
Part One is adapted from chapter 5 of Wright's The Mission of God, 'The Living God Confronts Idolatry'. Parts Two and Three bring the Bible to bear on contemporary politics in the UK and USA, and for all Christians seeking to make sense of the changing world we live in.

Christopher J H Wright

Preface

Part one

The Lord God and Other Gods in the Bible

CHAPTER ONE

The Paradox of the Gods

CHAPTER TWO

What Are the Gods?

CHAPTER THREE

Discerning the Gods

CHAPTER FOUR

Mission and the Gods

Part two

Political Idolatry Then and Now

CHAPTER FIVE

The Rise and Fall of Nations in Biblical Perspective

CHAPTER SIX

God in the Political Arena

Part three

God's People in an Idolatrous World

CHAPTER SEVEN

A People Shaped by the Living God

CHAPTER EIGHT

Following Jesus in Turbulent Times

Epilogue

Search items for Scripture references

Notes

How should Christians be faithful disciples in the political turbulence of Trump and Brexit?  
  
Christopher J H Wright unpacks the Biblical theme of idolatry and connects it to discipleship in today’s world. As Christians, we desperately need to name and expose the false gods and idols that we are tempted to bow down to – ‘Here are your gods!’  
  
The Bible challenges the idols of political power and nationalism. The Biblical story is filled with hope that the kingdom of God will ultimately triumph over all human empires. How then should we live as followers of Jesus, the Messiah, Saviour, Lord and King?  
  
Part One is adapted from chapter 5 of Wright’s The Mission of God, ‘The Living God Confronts Idolatry’. Parts Two and Three bring the Bible to bear on contemporary politics in the UK and USA, and for all Christians seeking to make sense of the changing world we live in.

\["For Christians troubled by political idols today","Christ Wright offers a way of discipleship in a time of political idolatry","You'll see how to live faithfully and focused on God above all"\]

Preface

__Part 1: The Lord God and Other Gods in the Bible__

1\. The Paradox of the Gods

2\. What Are the Gods?

3\. Discerning the Gods

4\. Mission and the Gods

__Part 2: Political Idolatry Then and Now__

5\. The Rise and Fall of Nations in Biblical Perspective

6\. God in the Political Arena

__Part 3: God’s People in an Idolatrous World__

7\. A People Shaped by the Living God

8\. Following Jesus in Turbulent Times

Fearless, provocative, clear, direct, sharp, urgent, wide-horizoned: it was all those things when he wrote it. But in light of subsequent events, by the time it's published it is a tract for the times.

__- John Goldingay__

Christopher Wright has given us a powerful and incisive analysis of the nature of idolatry both in biblical times and today. He spares no punches as he exposes the dangers of political idolatry, which has tempted many contemporary Christians. Importantly, he not only diagnoses the problem, he gives us the remedy. This book should be must reading for Christians as they engage with the political process.

__- author of The Bible and the Ballot: Using Scripture in Political Decision__

Wright's careful dive into Scripture on the meaning of idolatry packs a punch for our times—an important reminder that idols, including political idols, are false gods that we create in our image, capable of great harm and destruction but ultimately ciphers within the true created order.

__- Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis__

The biblical warning to 'keep yourselves from idols' hones in on the source of spiritual, social, moral, and existential ruin. Chris Wright's fine study on idolatry in Scripture and his application of it to our Western world shines a bright light to help us see more clearly what is at stake. Although the West has been shaped by many (now-fading) biblical ideals, we are witnessing a culture shot through with a host of idolatrous tendencies to put our trust in the wrong places—in that which is not-God. Whatever our political views as Christians may be, Wright offers correctives for all of us, exhorting us to be guided by biblical priorities and Christ-centered discipleship, which will ultimately lead to our flourishing as God's image-bearers.

__- Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University, coauthor of Introduction to Biblical Ethics__

Challenging the draw of political false Gods, Chris Wright shows what real discipleship looks like in an age where divisive figures position themselves as new saviours.

__How can Christians be faithful disciples in times of political turbulence and division?__

As followers of Jesus, we desperately need to name and expose the false gods and idols that we are tempted to bow down to - 'Here are your gods!' Christopher Wright unpacks the biblical theme of idolatry and connects it to discipleship in today's world.

The Bible challenges the idols of political power and nationalism. The biblical story is filled with hope that the kingdom of God will ultimately triumph over all human empires. How, then, should we live as followers of Jesus, the Messiah, Saviour, Lord and King?

Part 1 of this book is adapted from chapter 5, 'The Living God Confronts Idolatry', in Wright's The Mission of God (InterVarsity Press, 2006). Parts 2 and 3 bring the Bible to bear on contemporary politics in the UK and USA, with lessons for all Christians seeking to make sense of the changing world we live in.

\[__Category:__ Christian Living\]

__Christopher Wright__ is International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership International. Previously he taught at Union Biblical Seminary in India, and acted as Academic Dean and then Principal of All Nations Christian College, UK. He travels widely, is married to Liz (also from Northern Ireland), and they live in London.

'Here Are Your Gods!'

Navigation Bar

Header Default

Download the Christian360 App to read eBooks and listen to Audiobooks bought at Christian360

'Here Are Your Gods!'

Description

Need support?

Customer reviews

Download the App

Download the App