Christian Faithfulness: Citizens and Exiles with Scott Aniol

On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave talks with Scott Aniol help for the Christians who thinks their work isn't making a different, why the Christian life is one of warfare, our motivation about how we live in society, along with his new book, Citizens & Exiles: Christian Faithfulness in God's Two Kingdoms (G3 Press, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • Help for the Christian who thinks their work isn't making a difference. • The three uses of Kingdom language in God's plan and how they help us understand our relationship to each. • What our attitude should be in light of God's two kingdoms. • Why it is important for Christians to understand our lives as citizens and exiles in the coming kingdom of this world. • Why having a good understanding of the common grace institutions the Lord created helps the Christian see how the Lord takes care of His world. • The responsibility of the gathered church. • Why the Christian life is one of warfare. • Why it is important to have our motivations right about how we live in society. About Today's Guest Scott Aniol, PhD, is a teacher of culture, worship, aesthetics, and church ministry philosophy, he lectures around the country in churches, conferences, and seminaries, and he has authored several books. In addition to his role with G3, Scott is Professor of Pastoral Theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary in Conway, Arkansas. Scott holds a masters degree in theological studies (SWBTS), a masters degree in aesthetics (NIU), and a PhD in worship theology (SWBTS). Scott and his wife, Becky, have four children: Caleb, Kate, Christopher, and Caroline. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace.