CHRISTIANS IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE:
A PATH FORWARD
Pastor Eric Sohlgren
ESohlgren@TheGateOC.com
January 21, 2024
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
(Matt. 28:19-20, ESV)
I. Definitions
II. The Biblical Basis for Christian Involvement in the Public
Square
A. God Created Government
B. God Uses His People in the Public Square
C. The Great Commission
III. Misunderstandings that Discourage Christian Involvement in the
Public Square
A. Christians Shouldn’t
B. The Church Should Only Be
Not
C. Christians Shouldn’t Be Involved in
D. Separation of Church and State Requires that Christians
Be
E. We Are Fighting Against
IV. What Christians Should Be Doing in the Public Square
A. How Christians Typically Respond to the World
B. Practical Tips for Christian Involvement in the Public Square
1) Be Open to How God Will Use You
2) Be Salt and Light
3) Develop Relationships
4) Be Informed and Act Upon It
V. Our New Ministry
Pastor David Bardowell, Senior Pastor
PastorDavid@TheGateOC.com
Info@TheGateOC.com