Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire (audio)

by Preston Sprinkle

Publisher:

David C. Cook

, 2024

Overview

A 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? Politics are dividing our churches like never before. New York Times–bestselling author 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. In this timely book, Preston explores why: Israel’s exile to Babylon profoundly shaped the political identity of God’s people—and still does today. Christians should see themselves as foreigners in the country where they live. The gospel of Jesus’ kingdom was politically subversive. The church today should view its political identity as fundamentally separate from the empire. 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. Preston M. Sprinkle is the president of Theology in the Raw, which started as a podcast and has grown into much more, including an annual Exiles in Babylon Conference, hosted in Boise Idaho. Preston is also the founder and president of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. He is a New York Times-bestselling author who’s written more than a dozen books, including Does the Bible support same-sex marriage, Embodied, People to Be Loved, Living in a Gray World, Scandalous Grace, Non-violence and many more titles. Preston and his wife Chris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their 3 daugthers and 1 son.

Product Details

• Title: Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire (audio)
• Author: Preston Sprinkle
• Publisher: David C. Cook
• Print Publication Date: 2024
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Audio
• Subjects: Religion › Christian Theology--Ecclesiology; Religion › Christian Living--Social Issues; Religion › Christian Living--Spiritual Growth
• ISBNs: 9781646898107, 1646898109
• Resource ID: LLS:9781646898107
• Resource Type: Media
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-01-24T23:49:34Z

About Preston Sprinkle

Preston Sprinkle is the vice president of Eternity Bible College's Boise extension. He has written multiple books, including Charis: God's Scandalous Grace for Us and Fight: A Christian Case for Non-Violence.