Learn about the nonviolent and active peacemaking ways of Jesus and his disciples, along with the origins of Christian nationalism and how it affects us as Christians today.
Experience Level | Videos | Total Time |
Beginner | 4 | 175 mins |
Course Description
This course is designed for Christians that are seeking to better understand, interpret, and apply Jesus' gospel of nonviolence while exploring the origins of Christian nationalism and just war. The four videos are sermons that were preached to a church in Asheville, NC.
Equipping Jesus' church to follow in his footsteps of peace, enemy love, and nonviolent resistance.
What you will learn:
✓ Class 1. A War of Two Kingdoms
Students will look at John 18 and Jesus' interactions with Pilate to see the differences between the two kingdoms they represent and the choice that is still presented to us today.
✓ Class 2. Christian Nationalism
Post resurrection of Jesus, what happens when a nation believes itself to be called to be God's representative on the earth?
✓ Class 3. Do Not Be Afraid
What role should fear play in the life of a follower of Christ? How does this intersect with Jesus' teachings of nonviolence and fearing only God and not man?
✓ Class 4. Peacemaking not Passivity
Students will look at the difference between Jesus' peacemaking and his rejection of passivity along with his means on using nonviolence to accomplish peacemaking.
Discussion/Reflection Prompts:
What have you learned from the previous sermon teachings?
What was most challenging or difficult and why?
How does this teaching impact you personally?
What changes might you make because of these teachings and why?
What impact could these teachings have on your church community?
What impact could these teachings have on society at large?
A War of Two Kingdoms
Christian Nationalism
Do Not Be Afraid
Peacemaking not Passivity