Engaging with the Culture Biblically
Published Articles & Videos Reviewed by GFC Elders
Articles & Videos
How can we honor God in these divisive times? What does Biblical, God-honoring engagement look like as we interact with others on topics of disagreement? The following articles and videos have been reviewed by the elders, and we believe that they are Biblical, instructive, and sometimes corrective. Although we find these specific articles helpful, we do not necessarily endorse all articles written by these authors. May these be a help as we all seek to navigate these days of controversy and opposing ideas.
Critical Race Theory and Christianity
- Neil Shenvi -
Critical Race Theory and Christianity
An Evaluation of Critical Race Theory and the two ditches which we should avoid as Christians. [Neil Shenvi]
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Critical Race Theory and Christianity
- David French -
Critical Race Theory and Christianity
An Evaluation of Critical Race Theory: where it is useful and where it is damaging. [David French]
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Dethrone Politics
- Trevin Wax -
Dethrone Politics
When politics becomes an idol and more important than the Gospel. [Trevin Wax]
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Is the Gospel Political?
- Paul David Tripp -
Is the Gospel Political?
What does the gospel have to say about politics? Paul Tripp comments on the aggressive and adversarial two-party system that the United States is in and how, as a disciple of Christ, we can hold firmly to our beliefs while loving others well. [Paul David Tripp]
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What is Christian Dominionism?
- gotquestions.org -
What is Christian Dominionism?
Defines dominionism and explores several variants of it. [gotquestions.org]
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Christian Nationalism vs. Christian Patriotism
- Thomas Kidd -
Christian Nationalism vs. Christian Patriotism
Explores the history and dangers of Christian Nationalism. [Thomas Kidd]
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Come, Let Us Reason Together
- Kevin DeYoung -
Come, Let Us Reason Together
How Christians can discuss controversial topics, and how to be discerning in what we are reading. [Kevin DeYoung]
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Why Unhealthy People Crave Controversy
- Russell Moore -
Why Unhealthy People Crave Controversy
Exploring why we are so easily drawn to controversy.
[Russell Moore]
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6 Ways Christians Can Be Wiser in Political Engagement
- Case Thorp • Dave Strunk -
Expect Less (and More) of Your Pastor in Addressing Current Events
- Chris Colquitt -
Expect Less (and More) of Your Pastor in Addressing Current Events
Our expectations for pastors speaking to current events are often too high and may paradoxically reflect too low a view of a pastor’s call. [Chris Colquitt]
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