TABLE OF CONTENTS

Church in Society: First-Century Citizenship Lessons for Twenty-First-Century Christians

 

Foreword by Brian C. Stiller

Acknowledgements

Preface

Introduction

 

 PART I: CHURCH

1. Saul of Tarsus, Model Citizen
2. Paul of Tarsus, Citizen Model
3. The Church, People of the Word
4. The Church, Many Parts, One Body
5. One Body, When One Part Suffers
6. Christians, Dual Citizens in the World

PART II: IN SOCIETY

7. The Church, Citizens in the Nation
8. The State, Citizens’ Rights and Religion
9. The State, Government Benefits
10. The Church, Lifestyle of Generosity
11. The Church, Public Engagement
12. The Church, Politics
13. The Church, Media
14. The Church, The Environment

Conclusion

Conclusion

Epilogue, The Dual Citizens’ Prayer

Appendix I: The Nicene Creed

Appendix II: The Apostles’ Creed

Appendix III: Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World: Recommendations for Conduct

Bibliography

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