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“Free will means people have the ability to comply with authority or defy authority. This ability - to comply with authority or defy authority - is highly valued by God. While it permits the possibility of acting in self-serving, and destructive ways, it is the only condition that allows us to act purely out of love, compassion, and gratitude—without compulsion.”

Love Compassion Gratitude Authority Free Will Discipleship

Book:Dual Citizenship: Living as a Christian in America

Source: Dual Citizenship: Living as a Christian in America

“The new invitation is: “God loves this messed up world we live in. He sees the pain, and injustice, the broken-hearted, and he wants you to help transform the world. God is in the business of re-creation; of taking what’s broken and making it new (not just like new). Come help us change the world!”

Pain Church Injustice Change The World All Things New Re Creation

Book:The Way to Discipleship: Thinking Well About the Kingdom of God

Source: The Way to Discipleship: Thinking Well About the Kingdom of God

“We know that it’s God who saves people, and it’s the Holy Spirit who convicts people of sin. Our job is to partner with God, so the question is what is our role in the partnership? Jesus tells us it is making disciples, teaching them to observe all he has commanded.”

God Sin Salvation Holy Spirit Discipleship

Book:The Way to Discipleship: Thinking Well About the Kingdom of God

Source: The Way to Discipleship: Thinking Well About the Kingdom of God

“You have been given many gifts, one of which is the gift of citizenship in the United States of America. You must steward that gift and the responsibilities that come with it.”

Responsibility Gift Citizenship Discipleship Stewardship

Book:Dual Citizenship: Living as a Christian in America

Source: Dual Citizenship: Living as a Christian in America

“Consensus is not compromise. There is almost always some common ground that everyone can agree on that does not compromise the principles of any of the parties involved. Agreeing with a political opponent does not always equal compromise.”

Politics Compromise Discipleship Consensus Common Ground

Book:Dual Citizenship: Living as a Christian in America

Source: Dual Citizenship: Living as a Christian in America

“Civil disobedience is being disobedient to the specific “requirement” but still honoring the position of authority. If you are civilly disobedient, you will be subjected to the consequences of that disobedience.”

Authority Citizenship Consequences Disobedience Civil Disobedience

Book:Dual Citizenship: Living as a Christian in America

Source: Dual Citizenship: Living as a Christian in America

“Discipleship is not about making Christians fit for eternal life. We must see discipleship as equipping people to accomplish their Genesis Commission mandate. Discipleship is about equipping people to be God’s representatives and stewards in this life as we advance the Kingdom of God.”

Discipleship Stewardship Eternal Life Commission

Book:The Way to Discipleship: Thinking Well About the Kingdom of God

Source: The Way to Discipleship: Thinking Well About the Kingdom of God

“We must preach the gospel of the Kingdom of God, purchased, and secured by Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, who was validated by the resurrection (Romans 1:4). And we must preach it so consistently that when we say the word “gospel” no one can misunderstand it to mean saying a magic prayer that purchases a ticket to heaven.”

Heaven Church Discipleship Gospel

Book:The Way to Discipleship: Thinking Well About the Kingdom of God

Source: The Way to Discipleship: Thinking Well About the Kingdom of God

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