In Cultural Implications of Theology: Influences of Christian Doctrine on Society, Dr. Richard S. Park seeks to demonstrate how theology makes a real difference in society and how the gospel transforms culture. Dr. Park explores the social implications of the doctrines of creation, fall, redemption, and glorification, as well as the influences that sociology, anthropology, and other sources of “secular wisdom” can have on Christian theology. He puts forth a framework for how Christians are to think biblically about culture and how they are to engage culture winsomely in their God-given, day-to-day callings.
“So the job of the Christian is simply to live faithfully to the Christ of the gospel, allowing the power of the gospel to have its transformative effect on culture.” (source)
“We simply seek to transform that which stands opposed to the values of the kingdom—against those things that stand as opposed to what is true, good, and beautiful. Those are the things we seek to transform.” (source)
“What is the relationship between gospel and culture?” (source)
“In other words, when we are most fully human, when we’re exercising our gifts to the highest ability, it isn’t robbing God of His glory; it’s actually giving glory to the gift giver.” (source)
“sociology, anthropology, and other sources of ‘secular wisdom’ can have on Christian theology.” (source)