"The news media surround-sounds us with politics and elections, 24/7. It has become impossible not to take a stand, not to develop a view, not to form a politics. It's also possible to do all this without solid footings in the gospel or the design of God for his people to be witnesses in the world. John Nugent's very clever, but compelling model of the fourfold offices of Christ as the Christian posture toward politics will prove to be useful to all who listen carefully." --Scot McKnight, professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary "What is the fundamental function and mission of the people of God? How do disciples of Jesus envision their role in the world? Rulers (sharing dominion)? Servants (social change agents)? Prophets (speaking truth to power)? Priests (mediating salvation and praise)? Hybrid (some sort of combination)? Employing a historical, narratival, and Christocentric reading of Scripture, John Nugent explores the promise and peril of each option. Poking the bear at almost every turn, his engagement is worth vigorous discussion in every local church." --John Mark Hicks, professor of theology, Lipscomb University "For Christians who are engaged in social, political, and cultural issues, this book is a must-read. John Nugent provides a much-needed update and alternative to Niebuhr's Christ and culture typology and guides us through the landscape of contemporary models of relating church and world.

Nugent charitably tests these models by Scripture and puts forth a constructive proposal that is both compelling and timely." --Branson Parler, professor of theology, The Foundry.