Politics is an allegiance-grabbing force that dominates our culture and demands primacy in our lives. More than ever, followers of Jesus need to understand God’s perspective on the important roles of politics and government while being clear on who has the ultimate authority in our lives. This short, clear book unpacks how Christians can find in Scripture the wisdom and guidance crucial to navigating this political age.
The Crucified King: Atonement and Kingdom in Biblical and Systematic Theology – Audiobook
In The Crucified King, Jeremy Treat demonstrates that Scripture presents a mutually enriching relationship between the kingdom and atonement that draws significantly from the story of Israel and culminates in the crucifixion of Christ the king. As Israel’s messiah, he holds together the kingdom and the cross by bringing God’s reign on earth through his atoning death. The kingdom is the ultimate goal of the cross, and the cross is the means by which the kingdom comes. Jesus’ death is not the failure of his messianic ministry, nor simply the prelude to his royal glory, but is the apex of his kingdom mission. The cross is the throne from which he rules and establishes his kingdom.
