Podcasts about civil government

Buy your copy of King of Kings: A Reformed Guide to Christian Government by James Baird now!! It was our pleasure to interview James Baird. He is Pastor of Christian Education at Covenant Church of Naples (PCA). A graduate of Covenant College, Westminster Seminary, and Union School of Theology, he previously served at Westminster Seminary and Ligonier Ministries.  We discuss his new book and why he agrues that the civil government should promote Christianity as the true religion.  We are giving away books for this one! If you share this podcast and tag us on X https://x.com/RestlesPod  You could win one. If you are a civil magistrate and would like one- please reach out to us. Or sign up for our patreon and you could win one of the copies we will give away there.  Join our patreon HERE for more with James and BONUS episodes every week! You can follow this podcast all over the internet. twitter,   instagram.    or facebook Or email us at restlesspodcasting@gmail.com

Join Pastor John White and Village Bible Church, as we continue in our series titled “We Believe”. This series walks through the basic, foundational beliefs of the Christian faith.Visit Village Bible Church at thevillagemi.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.You can send mail to: 410 N. Ann St., Byron, MI 48418Village Bible Church is unapologetically devoted to the preaching and teaching of the Word of God. Through this podcast, we are asking God to use us in the hearts and lives of people throughout the world.If we can ever help you or answer any questions, please contact us at info@thevillagemi.com.

Every aspect of life has its own authority structures, including our homes, churches, schools, and society as a whole. When we fail to understand these levels of authority, we often end up frustrated, confused, and even rebellious. In part two of Levels of Authority, Duane Sheriff teaches God's divine order of authority and emphasizes why this understanding is crucial for every individual, especially our young people.God's government stands as the highest authority, and all other forms—self-government, family, church, and civil—flow from Him. When a lower authority attempts to overrule a higher one, corruption follows, leading to disorder and instability. Understanding authority not only provides protection but also empowers us to live with confidence and order in a culture filled with confusion.

Civil Government & Christ’s Kingdom Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 36: The Civil Government Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction A Human Institution on Earth To Protect All Under its Authority But the Church is a Holy Nation Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/kZKC7c2zRoI   Belgic Confession: Article 36: The Civil Government […] The post Civil Government & Christ’s Kingdom appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Civil Government & Christ’s Kingdom Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 36: The Civil Government Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction A Human Institution on Earth To Protect All Under its Authority But the Church is a Holy Nation Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/kZKC7c2zRoI   Belgic Confession: Article 36: The Civil Government […] The post Civil Government & Christ’s Kingdom appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

In this episode, we examine what the Bible says about the relationship between the Christian and government. Some of the questions we will consider: Must Christians pay taxes to a government that spends money wastefully or promotes evil? Can Christians vote? Can Christians run for political office? What should the relationship be between the church and government? biblequestions.org

Sermon by Pastor James Brown Jr from Romans 13:1-7.

Belgic Confession Article 36

Chapters 22 and 23 of the Westminster Confession explain the our responsibilities to God with reference to oaths we take and how we relate to the civil magistrate. Join us as we think through what these chapters teach.

Today I share some thoughts on David Lipscomb's use of Scripture in his classic work titled Civil Government: Its Origin, Mission, and Destiny, and the Christian's Relation to It. Although this book is well over a hundred years old, it is surprisingly relevant today as Christians wrestle with how to understand the Bible and how to apply it.

Recast of episode aired 1-13-2021We don't want to pour more fuel in the fire that surrounds us today. But, it needs to be said that Christians are called to interact with the government and society in a vastly different way. Today we welcome back Don and discuss the joys of living our vocations as called children of God through Jesus. What does that mean for us in this changing society?

John McGowan joins the podcast again to discuss a recent republication of Hannah Arendt's essay "Civil Disobedience, which responds to Plato's Crito, Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government," and the leftwing mass movements of the 1960s. John and I discuss Arendt's importance as a theorist of revolution and totalitarianism, as well as the complex life of the idea of civil disobedience and its reception by Tolstoi, Gandhi, and King.

Preaching from 1 Peter 2:11-16, how does Peter form and fashion our relationship to the government?

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

In this final episode on the Golden Age, David sums up what that means in relation to how Christians think about sin, law, politics, and civil government.

In this final episode on the Golden Age, David sums up what that means in relation to how Christians think about sin, law, politics, and civil government.

Under God, Over the People: The Calling and Accountability of Civil Government speaks biblical truth directly into our situation as churches today as we increasingly face government interference and intervention in the life of the local church. This precise and yet, accessible work draws and expounds upon the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith on the subject of the Civil Magistrate, its calling and its accountability. Order the book here: https://brokenwharfe.com/product/under-god-over-the-people-us/ For more information about CBTSeminary visit: https://cbtseminary.org  

Under God, Over the People: The Calling and Accountability of Civil Government speaks biblical truth directly into our situation as churches today as we increasingly face government interference and intervention in the life of the local church. This precise and yet, accessible work draws and expounds upon the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith on the subject of the Civil Magistrate, its calling and its accountability. Order the book here: https://brokenwharfe.com/product/under-god-over-the-people-us/ For more information about CBTSeminary visit: https://cbtseminary.org  

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As Protestant Christians, we believe that the Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice because it is the very word of God. Despite what some seem to think, God's word has much to say about the civil government and Romans 13:1-7 is a key passage. With another important election, it will benefit us greatly to consider what God says about his purposes for, the authority of, and our relationship to the civil government.

Civil Government : Romans 13 : Pastor Raef Chenery : 09-29-24 by Park Community Church

The government's primary role is to be a terror to bad conduct bringing punishment and justice. This is for the good of the citizens and the good of the church.

What is the Christians responsibility to be subject to the governing authorities? Does subjection mean perfect and absolute obedience? A Christians subjection to the governing authorities is a posture of the heart, a general willingness to cooperate with the authorities God has put over us.

Dabney warns that governments are often eager to lean on the church to do its bidding and that if we are not careful the energies of the church will be subsumed under the aims of the state. The establishment of the church by the state almost always turns out better for the state than the church.

In this sermon, we wrestle with the problem that we often trust our political will to transform our community more than the power of Gospel love and proclamation.

With a proper understanding of God's design for civil government, the church is to be a law abiding people. We must have a biblical way of thinking about civil government. There are three spheres of sovereignty, and yet each sphere does not have absolute authority. Only God has absolute authority.

With a proper understanding of God's design for civil government, the church is to be a law abiding people. We must have a biblical way of thinking about civil government. There are three spheres of sovereignty, and yet each sphere does not have absolute authority. Only God has absolute authority.

A Christian View on the Menace of American Statism

God has clearly set the boundaries of human authorities in His Word: civil, church, and family. Do you know what the Bible has to say about the rightful role of government? Listen in on this conversation as Caleb and Lindsey discuss the Bible's teachings concerning how Christians ought to relate to governing authorities and the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates. This episode, Part 8 on God's Word as our ultimate authority, is a part of an ongoing series on ⁠⁠⁠Building a Thoroughly Christian Worldview⁠⁠⁠. Everyone has a worldview whether they realize it or not, and more than likely their worldview is not consistent with itself. The Bible is our only standard for all of life and truth. We are called to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). We can only do this by knowing God's Word. Listen in to this multipart series as Caleb and Lindsey discuss what a worldview is, how to evaluate your worldview for inconsistencies, and also ways to apply God's Word and mission to every area of your life. As disciples we are meant to have a "Kingdom Mindset." Many Christians today have more of a defeatist mindset and live defensively instead of offensively. The Christian's worldview directly applies to how Christians engage the culture, and this is what we will be discussing in future episodes during this series. **THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR:** Christian Light Education Read Lindsey's Personal Review of CLE's Horticulture Today High School Elective: ⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/teach-valuable-life-skills/⁠⁠ Read Lindsey's Personal Review of CLE's Learning to Read Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/learning-to-read-cle-review/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Christian Light Education's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://christianlight.org/shop-curriculum⁠⁠⁠⁠ >> **FREE** Christian Worldview Family Field Guide >> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Your Copy Now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ >> All resources listed in this episode can be found on the Reformed Faith and Family Recommended Resources page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Resources listed in this episode include: >> The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates: A Proper Resistance to Tyranny and a Repudiation of Unlimited Obedience to Civil Government by Matthew J. Trewhella >> George Grant's StandFast App Keep Up with Reformed Faith and Family in the Following Ways: Never miss an episode, article, or a new FREEBIE by joining our weekly newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Build your library with our recommended resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/recommended-resources/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read the latest articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/blog/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download your FREEBIES in our store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/store/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the Swag Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/swag-shop/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WE HAVE A FAVOR TO ASK! If you are excited about our mission at Reformed Faith and Family to guide men and women as they seek to learn more about Reformed theology and equip families as they disciple their children, then please leave our podcast a 5-star review and share it with a friend. We appreciate each one of our faithful listeners, but we also depend on you to help us get the word out. Thank you for your continued support!

We discuss the teaching mission of the institutional church, its relation to the church's statements of faith, and what the institutional church must and may not teach about politics on several important points. We talk about the Reformed confessional view of submission to civil governance, the recent failure of some churches in the face of unlawful state dictates, the error of theonomic views, and how a biblically Reformed covenantal hermeneutic informs a correct view of general equity.https://reformedlibertarians.com/018Main Points of Discussion00:00  Introduction00:32  Episode description01:00  Why are we discussing this?02:15  What is the church's teaching mission?05:07  One way the Reformed confessions are part of the church's mission07:34  False teaching about submission to God-ordained civil governance13:43  Not a matter of political theory14:53  False teaching of original and so-called “general equity theonomy”19:28  Proper meaning of general equity24:30  The Reformed biblical covenantal hermeneutic30:39  Recap32:53  Disestablishmentarianism and Biblical criterion of proportional retributionAdditional Resources:What Does Romans 13 Say About Civil Government?https://reformedlibertarians.com/002Why Is The Right Of Resistance Important?https://reformedlibertarians.com/006Answers to Objections to Reformed Confessional View of Romans 13https://reformedlibertarians.com/episode/why-isnt-the-state-biblically-justified-resolving-romans-13-objections/Annotated bibliography of Reformed Political Resistance Theologyhttps://tinyurl.com/RefoPoliResistBibPaper and video presentation of “Theonomy, General Equity, and Libertarianism” by Jonathan McIntoshhttps://reformedlibertarians.com/theonomy-general-equity-and-libertarianism-by-jonathan-mcintoshExcerpt from “Men In Combat Over The Civil Law: ‘General Equity' in WCF 19.4” by Peter Wallace and Craig Troxelhttps://sites.google.com/view/general-equity/Lecture series on Reformed Covenant Theology in systematic, biblical, and practical perspectives by Lee Ironshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwrDNUO5MDu9WPd6FaReLxZkaK7VO8plEVideo explaining the relations between the Abrahamic, Old Mosaic, and New Covenants, by Lee Ironshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_ScAhK-s2s5 videos explaining the typological works principle in the Old Mosaic Covenant, by Lee Ironshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwrDNUO5MDu-vEf9AeUSZt8UY53E7OYnFThe Westminster Confession of Faith (1788)https://opc.org/wcf.htmlThe Belgic Confession of Faith (1958)https://threeforms.org/the-belgic-confession/Resources on the false teaching of Theonomy- Meredith G. Kline's article on theocracyhttps://meredithkline.com/klines-works/articles-and-essays/the-relevance-of-the-theocracy/- Lee Irons' article on Theonomy's Dispensational Hermeneutichttps://www.the-highway.com/theonomy-hermeneutic_Irons.html- Lane Tipton's article on The Eschatology of Hebrews 2:1-4: A Critical Appraisal of the Theonomic Thesishttps://kerux.com/doc/1501A1.asp- T. David Gordon's article on Critique of Theonomy: a Taxonomyhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200718055717/http://tdgordon.net/theology/theonomy.pdfCan Christian Civil Government Be 'Theocratic'?https://reformedlibertarians.com/015“Against Civil Establishment Of Religion” by Gregory Baushttps://reformedlibertarians.com/against-civil-establishment-of-religion/The Reformed Libertarians Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute: https://libertarianchristians.com and a member of the Christians for Liberty Network: https://christiansforliberty.netAudio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

A Christian View on the Menace of American Statism

A Christian View on the Menace of American Statism

The Christian and Civil Government, Part 2, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. In this session we discuss how God rules His own world and what place civil government has in God's plan. One key point we make is that the government cannot bring about the kingdom of God on earth. The kingdom does not come through government action... (duration 00:29:24) Click here to play

Send us a Text Message.Sponsors:  Jon Cunningham, Owner, Cunningham Financial GroupWebsite:  www.cunninghamfinancialgroup.com   Phone:  205-326-7364Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide MortgageWebsites: https://statewidemortgage.com/https://tylercain.floify.com/Phone: 813-380-8487Here is the layout for the slide I found in January 2020 and used in the sermon and podcast episode. I'll add in a few verse references as well.Jesus is our Only Perfect and Eternal King (Revelation 1:16-17)Jesus is Lord over All the Earth and Every Nation (Colossians 1:15-17)Jesus is Coming and it will just be Souls and the Word Submission to Civil Government is God's Will (Roman 13:1-7; I Peter 2:11-17)Pray for All People Involved (I Timothy 2:1-2)Vote for Protectors of the Innocent (Romans 13:1-7)Apply Ephesians 4:29 to Every CommentUse Time like These to Carry out the Mission (II Timothy 2:20-26)

The Christian and Civil Government, Part 1, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. 1Timothy 2:1-2 instructs Christians to pray for those who have civil authority. This broadcast is an interview with Eric Douma about a sermon he preached on this passage of Scripture. We need a Biblical worldview about how God rules His own universe. (duration 00:27:47) Click here to play

An interview with Pastor Taylor Drummond about his article “Fool's Gold?: A libertarian analysis of VanDrunen's account of state legitimacy,” which appreciatively, but critically, examines arguments in the book Politics After Christendom by Dr. David VanDrunen. Pastor Drummond introduces himself and recounts how he became a confessional, Calvinistic Baptist, and a libertarian-anarchist. He speaks about how VanDrunen's biblical arguments for the legitimacy of the state fail his own standard for justifying the state. Drummond also explains how VanDrunen's theoretical argument is at odds with his own view of law, justice, and rights, and is in tension with many of his economic and theological insights.https://reformedlibertarians.com/017Main Points Of Discussion00:00 Introduction00:32 Episode description01:50 About Pastor Drummond06:54 VanDrunen's brief biblical arguments and Drummond's response17:22 Monopoly, Noahic covenant, and negative natural rights24:26 VanDrunen's view of customary legal order27:50 Drummond's response on law and rights34:44 Need for clearly distinguishing just and unjust coercion38:56 Protectionism, sin, politicization, and inefficiency47:29 Concluding thoughtsAdditional ResourcesArticle discussed: “Fool's Gold?: A libertarian analysis of VanDrunen's account of state legitimacy,” by Taylor Drummond: https://libertarianchristians.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CLR-5-Drummond.pdfPolitics After Christendom by David VanDrunen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310108845/ Taylor Drummond   congregation: Grace Community Church, Allentown PA https://gracecommunityallentown.org/   Politics substack: https://thearchy.substack.com/   Theology site: https://servantofthesovereign.wordpress.com/ Other books mentioned:  The Road To Serfdom by Friedrich Hayek: https://mises.org/library/book/road-serfdom   The Law by Frederic Bastiat: https://mises.org/library/book/law   Foundations of Economics: A Christian View by Shawn Ritenour: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556357249/   The Conservative Mind by Russell Kirk: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0895261715/   For A New Liberty by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/library/book/new-liberty-libertarian-manifesto Christian Libertarian Review call for papers 2024: https://libertarianchristians.com/2024/02/03/call-for-papers-2024-volume/ The Reformed Libertarians Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute: https://libertarianchristians.com and a member of the Christians for Liberty Network: https://christiansforliberty.netAudio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Some Christians in our day push back against the idea of “the separation of church and state,” but David VanDrunen argues that, in reality, this is a crucial distinction taught throughout the Bible. So what is the proper view of government from a Christian perspective and how should we think about the relationship between theology and politics? Shane talks with Dr. VanDrunen about these and other issues he addresses in his book Politics After Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World.SHOW NOTESRecommended BooksPolitics After Christendom, David VanDrunenLiving in God's Two Kingdoms, David VanDrunenNatural Law: A Short Companion, David VanDrunenDivine Covenants & Moral Order, David VanDrunenNatural Law & The Two Kingdoms, David VanDrunenRecommended ArticlesParadise Lost, David VanDrunenThe Tower of Babel, Shane RosenthalChristianity & Politics, William Bennet, Os Guinness & OthersRecommended AudioA Biblical Theology of Civil Government, David VanDrunenThe Rise & Fall of Christendom, David VanDrunenTheocracy or Liberalism? David VanDrunenResponsible Citizens, Patient Sojourners, David VanDrunenThe Political Implications of Original Sin, WHI #1597 with M. McClymondThe Woke Revolution, Humble Skeptic #34 with Os GuinnessLive Not By Lies, Humble Skeptic #35 with Rod DreherInfo & Upcoming Events• Shane will be speaking at the ReThink315 College Camp which will take place on the campus of St. Louis University, July 16-19, 2024.• On Wednesday, Sept. 18th, Shane will discuss the question, “Is Faith Blind & Irrational?” at an event in Cedar City, Utah (more details coming soon).• On Friday, Oct. 18th, Shane will be the keynote speaker at the ReThink315 fundraising dinner, which will take place at the Missouri Athletic Club in Des Peres, Missouri. For more information, or to purchase tickets for this event, click here.• On Friday & Saturday, Nov. 8-9, Shane will be at the Lanier Theological Library in Houston, Texas. He has been invited to participate in a panel discussion related to the historicity of Jesus' resurrection, featuring Gary Habermas and others (more details coming soon).• If you're a fan of the show, consider writing a brief review to let others know what you like about it (preferably via the Apple Podcast app since their reviews can be seen in other podcast portals). The more positive reviews we get, the more exposure we get!• For more information, or to invite Shane Rosenthal to speak at your next event, send an email to: INFO at HUMBLESKEPTIC dot COM. • Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Click here for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe

Gallup Poll on Creation and Evolution; Kinsey; Adolescence; Trial; Civil Government; Reform Movements; Face Culture; English Revolution with RJR

Interview with Pastor Brandon Burden, Author of Daniel Nation, When Christians Take A Stand in Civil Government, President and Founder of Daniel Nation, PBCFollow Debbie Georgatos!WEBSITE: http://americacanwetalk.orgFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AmericaCanWeTalkAmerica Can We Talk is a show with a mission — to speak up for the extraordinary and unique greatness of America. I talk about the top issues of the day facing America, often with insightful guests, always from the perspective of furthering that mission, and with the goal to inspire listeners to celebrate and embrace the liberty on which America was founded. #AmericaMatters

Does God really care about civil government? Is there a divide between sacred and secular? Tune in today to The Public Square® to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, May 31, 2024

Mitch Jeserich reads from Thoreau's Essay Civil Disobedience. Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay “Civil Disobedience“ (originally published as “Resistance to Civil Government”), an argument in favor of citizen disobedience against an unjust state.   Thank-you gifts: On Thoreau: Nature & Duty Pack $180 Includes: The American Transcendentalists by Lawrence Buell and The Daily Henry David Thoreau by Laura Dassow Walls – The American Transcendentalists: Essential Writings Edited by the scholar Lawrence Buell $100 – The Daily Henry David Thoreau: A Year of Quotes from the Man Who Lived in Season Foreword by Laura Dassow Walls $100 The post Thoreau's Civil Disobedience: Why it Matters Today appeared first on KPFA.

How does a Christian discern the fine line between faith and nationalism in the political realm? In Episode 59 of The Biblical Anarchy Podcast, we explore the nuanced realm of Christian nationalism and its varying degrees.What is the proper role of the civil magistrate in law enforcement? How can governance exist without overstepping biblical principles? We delve into the complexities of executing laws and the potential misuse of force in areas like Sabbath laws, Blasphemy laws & etc.Can language camouflage the real intentions behind political movements, and how does this affect the call for individual accountability over collective judgment? Join us as we unravel the reality behind conservative rhetoric and examine controversies surrounding blasphemy, hate speech laws, and the appropriate use of force.Where does sincere Christian belief end and extremism begin? Jacob Winograd and David Liley confront the concerns about extremism in all its forms and discuss the implications for Christians.Seeking insight into biblical governance and anarchy? We discuss how law and authority can align with scripture, emphasizing doctrines like the lesser magistrate and sphere sovereignty, and avoid crossing into extremism.In this episode, we challenge the compatibility of Christian nationalism with the biblical mandate to love all—including neighbors and enemies. Don't miss the continuation of this provocative discussion on David's podcast.Tune in to this episode then for a critical examination of authority through a libertarian Christian lens, and help support our mission within the Christians for Liberty Network. Your engagement through subscriptions, ratings, and sharing makes all the difference.The Biblical Anarchy Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Check out Jacob's other podcast at: daniel318.comAudio Production by Podsworth Media. 

As Christians are lights in the world (Mt. 5:13-16; Phil. 2:15), how should we address matters with our government authorities? What impact can the Christian have?

Eric Metaxas’s new book, Letter to the American Church, Biden’s use of the image of God in proclaiming Transgender Awareness Day, and 29 years of direct legal and policy advocacy have brought home to me with increasing urgency observations made about Christianity and society by Abraham Kuyper in the 1890’s. Is Christianity and the work and activism of most Christians in law, civil government, and public policy Christ-less? How does it matter? John Owen’s Christologia provides a needed answer.

Eric Metaxas's new book, Letter to the American Church, Biden's use of the image of God in proclaiming Transgender Awareness Day, and 29 years of direct legal and policy advocacy have brought home to me with increasing urgency observations made about Christianity and society by Abraham Kuyper in the 1890's. Is Christianity and the work and activism of most Christians in law, civil government, and public policy Christ-less? How does it matter? John Owen's Christologia provides a needed answer.Support the show: https://www.factennessee.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As COVID-19 swept the globe in 2020, civil authorities around the world issued lockdowns and social distancing edicts which, in effect, forbade churches to gather for corporate worship. Many pastors and church leaders caved to the pressure, opting for exclusively online services, while others scrambled to formulate a biblical response that upheld God's command to Christians to assemble as a body for worship. Once such pastor was Timothy Decker, who grappled with this key question: Does Romans 13 command Christians an unqualified obedience toward the civil magistrate?   Decker's study led his church to a deeper understanding of this pivotal text, as they opened their doors during COVID. In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm interview Decker about his new book, A Revolutionary Reading of Romans 13, in which Decker shares what he learned. Decker's contention is that biblical submission to earthly authorities—which is commanded by God—is always qualified. Even as a wife or child is not bound to obey an unlawful command by a husband or father, neither is the church bound to an unlawful edict by the state. Romans 13 teaches lawful subjection to the civil magistrate, Decker maintains, while at the same time affirming a Christian's duty to resist tyranny when the state violates God's prescriptive Word. 

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Burden is a pastor and conservative activist leading a grassroots movement in Texas for political and spiritual reformation. His recent book Daniel Nation: When Christians Take a Stand in Civil Government, tells the powerful story of how Christians gathered at the Texas State Capitol for the 2023 legislative session to overturn evil agendas...and won!

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