Christians in the Culture: Pursuing Jesus in the 21st Century Western World

Church membership is falling and long-held values now meet open hostility. It's easy to feel anxious about the future, but the dark times have always been when God's people shine brightest.

Christians in the Culture: Pursuing Jesus in the 21st Century Western World is a 145-page book with lessons from fourteen preachers. It came out of the 2021 Summer Series at Cornerstone Church of Christ in Centerville, Ohio, and it equips Christians to face the cultural pressures pressing on the church today.

How This Study Helps

Many believers feel the ground shifting. Secular ideas are spreading quickly, the church is losing influence, and familiar values are treated as offensive. That can leave Christians unsure how to respond, or tempted to pull back and say nothing at all.

This book helps you engage instead of despairing. Its lessons take on the issues of politics, identity, science, and family, along with the church's role in society. Each one points you back to the calling Paul gave in Philippians 2:15–16, to live blameless and pure and shine like stars by holding firm to the word of life. You'll come away more confident about standing for Christ and sharing your faith in a culture that's drifting away from Him.

Format & Features

A 145-page perfect-bound paperback with a soft cover. It's also available as a PDF eBook for individual use, or with a class or small-group license for churches.

Who It's For

Adult Bible classes, small groups, church leaders, and any Christian who wants to think clearly about following Jesus in a post-Christian culture.

Common Questions

Who wrote the lessons?
Matthew Allen, Mitch Stevens, Keith Stonehart, Ken Weliever, Clay Gentry, Todd Chandler, Roger Shouse, Max Dawson, Reuben Prevost, Buddy Payne, Art Adams, Shane Scott, Andrew Roberts, and Don Truex.

Can I use it to teach a class?
Yes. Order print copies for each student, or choose the PDF class-use license.

Can I see inside first?
Yes. A PDF sample is available.

About the Book

These lessons were first presented at the 2021 Summer Series at Cornerstone Church of Christ, where Matthew Allen serves as pulpit minister.

Product Details

• Contributors: 14 preachers, including Matthew Allen
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Pages: 145
• Format: Perfect-bound paperback; PDF eBook (individual or class use)
• View PDF Sample