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

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, and these heresies lead to each other. Once we exchange the gospel for power (Simony), our faith becomes a mere add-on (Gnosticism), our Savior becomes a teacher of self-improvement (Arianism), our mission becomes social action (Pelagianism), and our unity becomes division (Donatism).

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