When Politics Becomes Heresy: The Idol of Power and the Gospel of Christ

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Evangelicals are choosing heresy

Evangelicals fight for a place at the table, but we are in danger of losing our house. The church has become consumed by politics―political priorities and allegiances. Christian brothers and sisters have become opponents. We are no longer united by shared faith, but divided by shared heresy.

When Politics Becomes Heresy is Tim Perry’s loving rebuke and call to repentance. Evangelicals are embracing the logic of ancient heresies. We are using the gospel for power (Simony), integrating our faith with worldliness (Gnosticism), exchanging our heavenly Savior for a human helper (Arianism), transforming our mission into social action (Pelagianism), and demonizing other believers (Donatism).

The solution is not to switch sides or carve out a third way. Rather, the proper response to unbelief is repentance. We must stop, turn around, and return to God’s gracious throne.

As for the idols of the nations, they are but silver and gold,

the work of human hands. 

Those who make them are like them,

and so are all who put their trust in them.

From the Publisher

Author Tim Perry

“Rather than beginning from the claims of the Gospel and working outward to its public implications, far too many of us have accepted a particular political vision as primary and deployed Christian faith as a means to help realize that vision.”

Mark Mattes

“Most Americans assume that the political right and left are total opposites. In contrast, Tim Perry calls them out as all too similar, both claiming ultimate allegiance from their devotees and willing to sacrifice their opponents. With insight and passion, Perry calls evangelicals to repent of their political idolatries and be true to Christ. This book is a must-read for all evangelical pastors and scholars.”

—Mark Mattes, Grand View University

James R Wood

“Perry knows that this physician must also be healed himself, and he speaks to his beloved fellow believers from a place of humility and solidarity. And he offers clear prescriptions for each error. Therefore, though the diseases identified are severe, we are not left without hope.”

—James R. Wood, Redeemer University

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lexham Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 9, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1683598423
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1683598428
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.53 x 8 inches