Taking the Gospel Public
This is an excellent sermon by one of my colleagues, Professor David Shumaker, about living a gospel-centered life as an earthly citizen. He presents a compelling argument that Philippians 1:27 is about living our earthly citizenship in a manner worthy of the gospel. He argues that Paul, and in the context, the gospel, will not allow us to consider withdrawal from society as a legitimate option. Rather, the command of Philippians 1:27 is that Christians would take the gospel public, that is, that believers would live it out within the public sector. You can download the sermon here. I hope to have the manuscript posted soon.
Note to Readers: I've not posted for two weeks now not only because we moved into another house this past weekend but also because it's that time of the semester, namely, crunch time.
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About a month ago I preached a sermon on the same text entitled "Gospel Citizenship." I think that many miss the significance (let alone miss the reference altogether) of Paul's citizenship language in Phil. 1:27, the implications this verse has for gospel-centered living, and how this verse frames all of what Paul says in Philippians.
It was a really great message.
I forgive you for not posting.....just dont let it happen again
I am grateful that Dave (& Dan) are one of my colleagues. Conrad Hunter