End-Times Teachings and the Purpose of the Church
Below is an adaptation of a paper I wrote in seminary about millennial teachings of the end-times and how they may have impacted the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US. Where Does Our Help Come From?: Recovering a Faithful Telos for a Socio-Politically Divided Church Introduction The desire to maintain a particular lifestyle has shifted emphasis from the soon-coming Kingdom to what political party can best help achieve one’s desired goals, along with some fundamental religious freedoms and convictions. As a result, it can be stated the priority of many Western Christians, especially in the United States, has shifted from living as a resident alien in the world to living as a full-fledged citizen and what comes with being a citizen. In some respects, it is understandable because the Christian is very much affected by what happens in this life and needs to meet the certain demands of this life, such as food, shelter, clothing, etc. These necessities are multiplied when family...