Christ in the City: A Brief Theology

Abstract

Christians often express a negative attitude toward the city. They see the city as a place where immorality flourishes and Christian beliefs are eroded. Apart from careful reflection, the scripture may appear to support such a view. The descendants of Cain, the first murderer, are city builders (Gen 4). Sodom and Gomorrah are so evil they are destroyed by fire from Heaven (Gen 19:24). However, the scripture also depicts the city as a positive place provided by God where people are drawn to dwell.