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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.”

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Book:Dual Citizenship: Living as a Christian in America
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“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!”

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

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

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