In this sermon from 2006, Greg revisits the theme of "The Cross and the Sword," focusing specifically on the truth that the Kingdom of God always looks like the beauty of Christ. He also mentions the impact that the New York Times article has had and how God has been using that exposure for his glory.

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In this sermon from 2006, Greg revisits the theme of "The Cross and the Sword," focusing specifically on the truth that the Kingdom of God always looks like the beauty of Christ. He also mentions the impact that the New York Times article has had and how God has been using that exposure for his glory.

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The Myth of a Christian Nation Q&A, (based Greg's book) was led by Greg and Paul Eddy and took place on June 7, 2006, at Woodland Hills Church. The Myth of a Christian Nation was based on a 2004 sermon series by Greg called "The Cross and the Sword." You may now download all the audio from both the Q&A (below) and the sermon series. To order the book, or CDs of the Q&A, visit our online order form and browse through the "Sermon Series and Events" and "Books" sections.

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The Myth of a Christian Nation Q&A, (based Greg's book) was led by Greg and Paul Eddy and took place on June 7, 2006, at Woodland Hills Church. The Myth of a Christian Nation was based on a 2004 sermon series by Greg called "The Cross and the Sword." You may now download all the audio from both the Q&A (below) and the sermon series. To order the book, or CDs of the Q&A, visit our online order form and browse through the "Sermon Series and Events" and "Books" sections.

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The Myth of a Christian Nation Q&A, (based Greg's book) was led by Greg and Paul Eddy and took place on June 7, 2006, at Woodland Hills Church. The Myth of a Christian Nation was based on a 2004 sermon series by Greg called "The Cross and the Sword." You may now download all the audio from both the Q&A (below) and the sermon series. To order the book, or CDs of the Q&A, visit our online order form and browse through the "Sermon Series and Events" and "Books" sections.

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The Myth of a Christian Nation Q&A, (based Greg's book) was led by Greg and Paul Eddy and took place on June 7, 2006, at Woodland Hills Church. The Myth of a Christian Nation was based on a 2004 sermon series by Greg called "The Cross and the Sword." You may now download all the audio from both the Q&A (below) and the sermon series. To order the book, or CDs of the Q&A, visit our online order form and browse through the "Sermon Series and Events" and "Books" sections.

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In this sermon, Greg responded to the top five questions he received while preaching "The Cross and the Sword" series. Maybe you've been asking some of these questions: "What's the difference between turning the other cheek and letting yourself be abused?" and "Are you saying that the church is politically irrelevant?"

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In this sermon, Greg responded to the top five questions he received while preaching "The Cross and the Sword" series. Maybe you've been asking some of these questions: "What's the difference between turning the other cheek and letting yourself be abused?" and "Are you saying that the church is politically irrelevant?"

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Human beings have deep and fallen passions that propel us into continual conflict with one another, the theme behind "Troy," the movie based on Homer's "Iliad." We are stuck in a pattern from which we can be freed ONLY by embracing the paradoxical kingdom of God. Christians are to imitate Christ, period; we are not called to create another version of the kingdom of the world.

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Human beings have deep and fallen passions that propel us into continual conflict with one another, the theme behind "Troy," the movie based on Homer's "Iliad." We are stuck in a pattern from which we can be freed ONLY by embracing the paradoxical kingdom of God. Christians are to imitate Christ, period; we are not called to create another version of the kingdom of the world.

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The Cross and the Sword series continued with this sermon, which covered the final effect of failing to distinguish between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world: we Christians begin to see ourselves as the “protectors” and “fixers” of social morality, as the moral standard bearers. But our only job as the body of Christ is to look like Jesus, the one sinless human, who stood in unity with others and met their needs. Greg also addressed the idea that America is a theocracy.

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The Cross and the Sword series continued with this sermon, which covered the final effect of failing to distinguish between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world: we Christians begin to see ourselves as the “protectors” and “fixers” of social morality, as the moral standard bearers. But our only job as the body of Christ is to look like Jesus, the one sinless human, who stood in unity with others and met their needs. Greg also addressed the idea that America is a theocracy.

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The Cross and the Sword series continued with this sermon, which covered two more consequences of fusing the kingdom of God with the kingdom of the world. To illustrate the damage this can cause, Greg discussed using the Kingdom of God approach with abortion: don't limit ourselves to the options given by the kingdom of the world, but ascribe unsurpassable worth to others (mother and baby) at cost to ourselves. This is the unique mission of the Kingdom of God, and it's not easy.

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The Cross and the Sword series continued with this sermon, which covered two more consequences of fusing the kingdom of God with the kingdom of the world. To illustrate the damage this can cause, Greg discussed using the Kingdom of God approach with abortion: don't limit ourselves to the options given by the kingdom of the world, but ascribe unsurpassable worth to others (mother and baby) at cost to ourselves. This is the unique mission of the Kingdom of God, and it's not easy.

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The kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world are two very separate things. One uses the sword (power over) to influence people; the other uses love (power under). To understand this distinction is much easier than letting it affect the way we live. Greg continued to discuss the differences between these kingdoms and how we are to live within the distinction.

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The kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world are two very separate things. One uses the sword (power over) to influence people; the other uses love (power under). To understand this distinction is much easier than letting it affect the way we live. Greg continued to discuss the differences between these kingdoms and how we are to live within the distinction.

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Greg questioned the slogan "Taking America Back for God" by discussing the differences between the kingdom of this world and the Kingdom of God. As Christians, we are to belong first and foremost to God's Kingdom, yet live under the governments of this world. How does that work?

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Greg questioned the slogan "Taking America Back for God" by discussing the differences between the kingdom of this world and the Kingdom of God. As Christians, we are to belong first and foremost to God's Kingdom, yet live under the governments of this world. How does that work?

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