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Biblical Principles for the Politically Involved Christian

February 2, 2024

Adriel Sanchez

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Biblical Principles for the Politically Involved Christian

25 min

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Politics

Biblical Principles for the Politically Involved Christian

25 min

“Brothers and sisters, first and foremost, you are citizens of Heaven. We have this dual citizenship. In everything we do, we want to be representatives of Jesus Christ, and so we should let the teachings of the Bible shape our lives– including how we engage as citizens of the United States or wherever it is that God has us.”
– Pastor Adriel Sanchez

Questions in this Episode

Questions with an asterisk have related resources linked below.

  1. What can I do when the local pastors lack reverence in the pulpit?
  2. What should I do when my pastor is making accusations against an elder?
  3. How should Christians engage in politics today?
  4. How can I trust God’s provision after dealing with major life struggles?

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Adriel Sanchez

Adriel Sanchez is the pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church (PCA) in San Diego, CA. He received his theological training from Westminster Seminary California and serves as host of Core Christianity. Adriel is the author of Praying with Jesus and, most recently, Why We Worship: Experiencing Heaven on Earth at Church. He and his wife, Ysabel, have six children.

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