Post-apocalytic Dissent (II): The Rebellious Powers
Post-apocalytic Dissent (II): The Rebellious Powers
Curtis FREEMAN
This article examines “the powers” in the New Testament, especially in the letters of the Apostle Paul. It explores how the powers have become rebellious to the reign of God, and describes how Christians are to understand the nature and extent of their social influence . It concludes with an analysis of the temptation of Christ as a model for Christian resistance to economic, political, and religious expressions of evil.
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