The political novelty that God brings into the world is a community of those who serve instead of ruling, who suffer instead of inflicting suffering, whose fellowship crosses social lines instead of reinforcing them. The new Christian community in which the walls are broken down not by human idealism or democratic legalism but by the work of Christ is not only a vehicle of the gospel or only a fruit of the gospel; it is the good news.JH Yoder, Royal Priesthood, p.91
Widows Mite
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I get upset when I hear preachers using the example of the Widow’s Mite
when attempting to raise funds for their ministry or church building
programme. I...
2 weeks ago
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