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    Christians in Culture pt. 1: Introduction

    by Ben Hein January 27, 2021
    written by Ben Hein

    In his high priestly prayer, Jesus prayed for his Church in this way:

    I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. (John 17:14-18)

    These words have commonly led to the sentiment that Christians are called to be “in, but not of” the world we live in. To many, this idea might seem simple enough on paper. But as most of us know, the lived reality of this expression is far more complicated.

    Every Christian is a product not only of her theological beliefs, but also of her surrounding culture and personal experiences. As a result, Christians often relate to their surrounding culture in very different ways. While one person might be inclined to have a positive outlook both on the culture and the Church itself, others might be far more critical on the culture and the work of the Church in the world. These differences are no small matter. A quick glance on Twitter and the major Christian websites reveals that we are quite divided with one another over how to faithfully live and witness in the world.

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    Engaging Racial Injustice as Christians

    by Ben Hein January 19, 2021
    by Ben Hein January 19, 2021

    Christians are called by Christ to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-15), and to go out into the whole world making disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). This is a task which…

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    The Compassion of the Early Church

    by Ben Hein January 5, 2021
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    The earliest Christians were known for their deep, sacrificial compassion toward all people. Is this what Christians in the US are known for today? We must be careful when drawing application from…

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    What’s it Like to Be on Oprah?

    by Ben Hein July 25, 2020
    by Ben Hein July 25, 2020

    A few weeks ago, my wife Neva surprised me with what we thought could be a great opportunity. Neva is from Southern California, and she now has some friends who work in…

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