There is a tension between the concepts of holiness (remaining separate and distinct from the world) and submission (living in peace and being subject to proper authority). How should the church navigate the tension? And why does so much of the New Testament seem to assume that Christians will definitely be persecuted in the world?

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(Preaching on the church engaging with the world. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 8, 2026.)