The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism...Summarized

By J.J. Holt

A summary of Tim Alberta's book that offers a detailed analysis of the transformations within the Republican Party and the broader American political landscape, highlighting the shift from traditional conservative principles to a more populist, nationalist approach. Alberta provides insights into key events and movements that influenced this transition, including the Tea Party movement, shifts in media and communication, and growing divides over issues like immigration, globalization, and the economy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: J.J. Holt
• Release date: Dec 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215410752

J.J. Holt

J. J. Holt served in the USAF from 2000 - 2004. He served 2 tours, Pakistan in 2002 and Saudi Arabia in 2003. After serving in the USAF, he became a Nurse. J.J. Holt's first published works were published online and read by over 1 million people.

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Summary of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism...In 20 Minutes

By J.J. Holt

Copyright 2023 J.J.Holt

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Contents

Prologue

Part I: The Kingdom

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Part II: The Power

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Part III: The Glory

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Twenty

Chapter Twenty-One

Epilogue

Prologue

In the prologue of Tim Alberta's book he recounts a particularly impactful day in his life, July 29, 2019. He describes the hectic schedule he had been keeping while promoting his book on the transformation of the Republican Party and the rise of Donald Trump. This day, he was in Washington, D.C., for a final interview at the Christian Broadcasting Network, discussing the alliance between Trump and white evangelicals despite the president's controversial behavior.

Alberta, who grew up as the son of an evangelical minister and in a conservative community, found himself struggling to explain the support of evangelicals for Trump. He understood that their attitudes were diverse and couldn't be easily generalized. He attempted to address this complexity in his book and during the TV interview.

However, the day took a tragic turn when he learned, after the interview, that his father had passed away from a heart attack. He reflects on his last interaction with his father at a book party, where his father warned him about the fleeting nature of earthly glory.

The experience at his father's funeral further complicated his feelings. He was confronted with comments from church members more focused on his political statements about Trump than on his father's passing. This culminated in receiving a critical letter from a church elder, accusing him of betraying his faith and country through his journalism.

Alberta decided to shift his focus away from political journalism to study the turmoil within the American evangelical Church. He explores the historical and contemporary definitions of evangelicalism, its entanglement with American politics, and the identity crisis within the church. He emphasizes the need for Christians to resist idolatry and worldly temptations, reflecting on his personal journey and observations from his extensive research