Kingdom and Empire: From Constantine to the Reformation: The Struggle for God's Reign in Human Empir

From Constantine to the Reformation: The Struggle for God's Reign in Human Empires

What does it mean to live under the reign of God in a world shaped by empire?

In The Kingdom and Empire, Mick Finch explores the ongoing tension between God's Kingdom and the political, economic, and cultural powers that claim human loyalty. Building on the biblical foundations of the Kingdom and the life of Jesus, this book examines how the Gospel both challenges and resists the values of domination, control, and self-interest that characterize empire in every age.

Drawing from Scripture, history, and contemporary experience, Book 4 traces how the Kingdom of God has repeatedly stood in contrast to imperial power-sometimes faithfully embodied by God's people, and sometimes compromised or distorted. It invites readers to confront hard questions about allegiance, identity, and discipleship, especially when following Jesus carries social, political, or personal cost.

Written with pastoral clarity and theological depth, The Kingdom and Empire calls believers to examine where their ultimate loyalty lies. It offers a Kingdom-centered framework for living faithfully in a complex world, reminding readers that the good news Jesus proclaimed cannot be contained by any empire, ideology, or agenda.