The Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Man
The Pharisees and Herodians try to trap Jesus in a false dilemma about paying taxes, but in His brilliant answer Jesus provides the basis for a Christian view of government and citizenship.
Mark 12:13-17
The Covenant of Preservation (Noah)
In the fall, humans broke God’s covenant and fell under the curse, but God In His grace, God gave His covenant promise to preserve creation and humanity, renewing the covenant of creation and establishing human government to restrain evil and promote the common good through this age until the final judgment.
Genesis 6:17-18; 9:1-11
Great Expectations – The Rise Of Saul
When Israel demanded a king, God graciously provided Saul, a man of great promise possessing the characteristics Israel desired, to lead the people under Yahweh their King.
1 Samuel 9-10 (1 Samuel 9:15-21)
Called To Citizenship
Christians are called to serve God in their nation and culture, submitting to their leaders, and serving in the government and wider culture with unbelievers to promote the common good, always remembering that their true home is the new heavens and the new earth.
Romans 13:1-7; Jeremiah 29:4-7; Philippians 3:20-21
The Proper Use of God’s Law
God’s Law is holy, righteous and good – but we must use it properly, allowing it to define righteousness, convict us of sin, and point us to Christ.
1 Timothy 1: 7-8
Christian Support of Politics and the Law
A video answering the question of whether or not Christians should/can support unbiblical political positions or laws.
The Law of Moses and Civil Government
The Mosaic covenant of law was given to Israel for life in the promised land and was never intended as the basis for government in the common kingdom, and even its function within the people of God has changed with the new covenant.
Deuteronomy 31:9-13
Giving Caesar His Due
Government has been given by God as part of the common kingdom of man to promote justice and maintain order, and Christians are called to pray for and submit to their government whenever possible.
Romans 13: 1-7
Living in Godly Submission (Part 1)
As God’s exile, sojourning people, Christians are called to submit to the authorities God has placed over them – even if they are ungodly and unjust.
1 Peter 2:11-17
Good Citizens and Neighbors Through The Gospel
God calls and empowers us through the Gospel to be good citizens and neighbors, and displaying faith through good works.
Titus 3:1-8