This week we answer the question “what does it mean to be a Christian who is an American?” What does the Bible say? Not a podcast or talk radio or Facebook or the so-called conservative media or even a “Christian” politician. What does Jesus say, and how did his followers in the 1st century understand the intersection of faith and politics – citizenship on earth and citizenship in heaven?
To begin, we’ll explore what is perhaps the most familiar“ political” story in the Bible. Read Matthew 22:15-22 as you prepare to join your GCC family for worship this weekend.
Complete surrender to Jesus Christ means giving Him control over every area of our lives, not just accepting Him as Savior. Like a boy who secretly kept his favorite marble while trading the rest, we often want everything from God while holding back parts of ourselves. Romans 12:1-2 calls us to offer ourselves as living sacrifices in response to God's mercy. This involves surrendering our speech, finances, relationships, and dreams to His control. True surrender means refusing to conform to worldly patterns, renewing our minds with Scripture, and trusting God completely. When we fully surrender, we please God, discover His will for our lives, and worship Him authentically.
