By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “This idea that Christians should be interested in something they call ‘the Gospel’ – and not politics – shows a highly truncated concept of what the word ‘Gospel’ means. A gospel or ‘good news’, is the announcement of a new emperor. In the pagan context in which the New […]
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Revelation Chapter 13: The Beast, Persecution, and Providence
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League May 26, 2023 In his classic book, World Aflame, the late Dr. Billy Graham shared a quote from Harper’s Magazine about a coming world ruler. The quote, a description of the Antichrist, was made 121 years ago. It reads: “There will arise ‘the man.’ He will be strong […]
Render Unto Caesar…
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Last week, on April 15th, tax day, I counted my blessings and then sent them to Washington. Caesar got his due. Yet I owe God more. I owe him everything. Caesar may have his image stamped on a coin, but God has his image stamped on me. I can’t […]
Rendering to Caesar and God
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Jesus’ statement to render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and unto God what is God’s is not a proof text for separation of church and state. Some read the text and set up a false dichotomy, arguing that our Lord was saying the state has authority over certain things, […]