Podcasts about civil government

Romans 13 has been preached for the last number of years to encourage Christians to unconditionally submit to civil authority.  However, this is not the case.  This scripture describes three things regarding civil government.  First, it describes the source of civil authoirty. Second, it describes the purpose of civil authority and thirdly it describes the powers of civil authority.  If we read it in this context we can see how the United States Government was founded (mostly) in this biblical context.

Exod. 1:15–22 Dan. 3:8–18 Matt. 5:38–42 Rev. 13:1–10  Should Christians only ever obey civil authorities, or are there times when we must disobey? Scripture gives us very useful categories for understanding when we must or may disobey the governing authorities. In this message, and with the help of the Protestant tradition, we explore the biblical conditions and reasoning for engaging in civil disobedience.

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Levi Secord (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) pastor of Christ Bible Church in Roseville, MN to discuss his new book Servant, Not Savior. Together, they offer a compelling biblical vision to help Christians understand their role and responsibilities within God's creation and civil government. Resources: ​Servant Not Savior: An Introduction to the Bible's Teaching about Civil Government by Levi Secord​Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth by Mark David Hall​A Christian Manifesto by Francis Shaeffer​The Ezra Institute

Gen. 47:1–12 Ezra 7:21–27 John 18:33–36 Acts 26:19–32  The basic responsibilities of civil government are to punish law-breakers and protect the innocent. But what is its relationship to the Church? Although there's room for difference of opinion, Scripture guides us to a handful of common elements.

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Gen. 9:1–7 1 Sam. 8:10–18 Matt. 22:15–22 Rom. 13:1–7 Although Christians are free to have a variety of views about politics and policies, the Bible's basic teaching on the role of civil government is clear. In this message, we discover two of the most important functions our governing authorities have, and what the response of Christian citizens should be.

Dr. Barry Culberson, Knoxville Christian Center, Knoxville Tennessee. www.knoxvillechristianctr.org

What is the role of the civil government? Where does a government's authority come from? How should Christians respond when their government disobeys God? To help our church prepare for the election in November 2024, we considered Romans 13 and the fundamental principles that it puts before us regarding the civil government. In this second sermon on this foundational passage we will build upon the theological foundation previously laid to gain a better understanding of God's good purposes for the civil government

Pastor Nathan continues the series Foundations of the Faith, on Sunday evening February 22, 2026 (Acts 5:27-29)

What does it mean to be a Lutheran?  The Lutheran Reformation was founded on the “Three Solas” (Latin for “alone”) “Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone”.   In 1517, Martin Luther's 95 Theses were headed in that direction.  His 1529 Small Catechism condenses those biblical truths into a text book for instruction.  In 1521, he was called to Worms and told to “sit down and shut up” by withdrawing all his writings and declaring them to be false.  Luther stood up instead and kept proclaiming the truth.  By 1530, it was time to set the record straight - against false accusations hurled against them and confusion that was spread as to what Lutherans believed.  So the process began to draft the Augsburg Confession. It was a clear and concise summary of the teachings of Scripture, a bold declaration of what the Scriptures say and what they do not.  It was a statement of biblical truth and a refutation of unbiblical error.  It was a demonstration that the Lutheran faith is the Christian faith and the orthodox teachings that the church has held too since the time of Christ.   So on June 25, 1530, the Augsburg Confession was boldly, confidently and loudly read.  Charles V and anyone else within earshot heard a systematic presentation of the Bible's truth.  They heard an incredible answer to the question "What does it mean to be a Lutheran?”  All who read its 28 articles today hear that answer as well.     What a blessing to generations of Lutheran Christians those men and their courage, conviction, and confession have been! June 25, 1530 was truly a turning point in the life of the Lutheran Church.  Blessings have been coming our way as a result ever since.  And now as you join in our discussion, those blessings are sure to come your way as well! The Augsburg Confession is included in the Book of Concord.  You can find a free version online here.  Grab your printed copy off the shelf or get your own copy here. If you have any questions about this series or our Most Certainly True Podcast, please reach out to Pastor Hackmann at bhackmann@gracedowntown.org.  If you'd like to learn more about Grace Lutheran Church, check out our website www.gracedowntown.org.  

Find the accompanying PowerPointHere. Relationships to Civil Government Love & Holiness, by Donnie V. Rader. 2/15/2026 Sunday PM Sermon.

Dan takes a fresh look at how Christians are to relate to civil government.

Speaker – Peter Bringe Liberty Church

Speaker – Peter Bringe Liberty Church

Welcome back to the Disciple Hinson Podcast! We are continuing our walk through the statement of faith meditating on what we believe as a church family. You will be helped by following along with this handout. In this episode, we dive into Article 16: Of the Civil Government to think about a particularly Baptist statement on our relationship to government as a body of believers.

問：為何美國選擇對委內瑞拉採取軍事行動，其核心戰略目的為何？ 答：美國的行動並非單純為了推翻獨裁者，更核心的目的是地緣政治考量。透過切斷委內瑞拉與反美陣營（如古巴、中國、俄羅斯、伊朗）的資金鏈，並利用攔截海上「影子船隊」來控制石油收益，美國旨在重塑美洲的單極政治結構，消除外部勢力在其「後花園」的影響力。問：委內瑞拉由富裕產油國淪為經濟崩潰的國家，其歷史根源是什麼？ 答：根源在於過度依賴單一石油產業及缺乏財政紀律。1970年代油價高企時政府大幅揮霍，但在1980年代面對美元強勢與油價下跌時，引發了嚴重的債務危機。隨後上台的查維斯與馬杜羅政權未能建立多元經濟，反而在油價低迷時依賴印鈔應對開支，最終導致惡性通脹與經濟體系瓦解。問：獨裁政權如何利用「資源詛咒」來鞏固其統治基礎？ 答：統治者將國家天然資源（如石油）的收益轉化為私有資產，建立了一套利益分配機制來收買軍隊與政治盟友。這種做法將經濟利益與政治權力深度捆綁，形成龐大的既得利益集團；即使國家經濟崩潰，這些人為了維護自身特權，仍會死守獨裁政權，成為社會轉型的最大阻力。問：為何分析認為僅靠更換最高領導人（如副總統接任）無法真正解決委內瑞拉的問題？答：因為委內瑞拉缺乏成熟的民主基石與公平的利益分配機制。若無法打破由軍方與寡頭把持的舊有權力結構，僅更換領導人可能只是統治階層的「棄帥保車」策略，用以換取美國放寬制裁，而政權本質及社會內部的反美文化與利益固化局面將難以在短期內改變。問：在現代國際政治中，如何理解美國對拉丁美洲的「門羅主義」情結？ 答：這體現了政治現實主義。美國視美洲大陸為其核心勢力範圍，不容許外部帝國主義（冷戰時指蘇聯，現指中、俄等國）滲透。本次行動反映美國政策具延續性，旨在以強硬手段維護其在西半球的不對稱影響力，保障自身安全與利益。問：從委內瑞拉的教訓來看，一個健康的「民人政府」（Civil Government）應具備什麼特質？ 答：健康的政府必須是「受限制的政府」，擁有完善的權力制衡機制（Checks and Balances）與憲法約束。軍隊應專業化並脫離政治操作，社會需容許言論自由與反對聲音，以防止權力被無限濫用，並確保在政策失誤時有自我修正的能力。 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leesimon.substack.com/subscribe

SCRIPTURE - Romans 13:1-7SERIES - Romans: Righteousness By FaithSPEAKER - Pastor Cory Taylor

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Levi Secord on his COA Longform Essay: "Law is King: How the BIble Shapes Our View of Law & Civil Government"Timestamps00:30 – Intro03:38 – The Background Behind Servant Not Savior05:11 – What are Some Things that Need to be On Our Radar as We Discuss This Subject?08:15 – Walking Us Through the History from the King to the Law10:27 – The Place of Natural Law13:15 – Where in the Bible Do We Encounter Rutherford's Ideas?15:49 – Nations Making Covenants21:00 – What is the Responsibility of Christians to Remind the Government of Their Role Before God?22:57 – Who's Role is it to Preach Before the Government?29:00 – Political Theology is not Just from the Old Testament31:32 – How Should We Read the OT Law to the King and Apply It Today?36:50 – How Does Progressive Covenantalism Apply the Law?40:22 – The Principle of General Equity42:03 – What Can Nations Learn from Israel? From the Church?47:20 – Good Government is the Exception to the Rule51:25 – The Case for Bringing the Bible to the Public Square54:50 – Natural Law is Not Devoid of Special Revelation56:10 – Levi Secord's Final Encouragements57:40 – OutroResources to Click“Law is King: How the Bible Shapes Our View of Law & Civil Government” – Levi Secord136: Political Islam – Just Thinking Podcast2026 National Founders Conference: Make DisciplesTheme of the Month: Christmas BuffetGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadServant Not Savior: An Introduction to the Bible's Teaching about Civil Government – Levi SecordDefending the Declaration: How the Bible and Christianity Influenced the Writing of the Declaration of Independence – Gary AmosA Christian Manifesto – Francis SchaefferHow Should We Then Live? – Francis SchaefferHe Is There and He Is Not Silent – Francis SchaefferLex Rex: The Law is King – Samuel RutherfordThe Origins of American Constitutionalism – Donald LutzColossians and Philemon (ZECotNT) – David W. PaoThe Gospel of Matthew (NICNT) – R.T. FranceThe Mission of God: A Manifesto of Hope for Society – Joseph BootThe Emergence of Liberty in the Modern World – Douglas F. KellyDominion – Tom HollandThe Book that Made Your World: How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization – Vishal MangalwadiMere Christendom – Douglas Wilson

ABOUT THE EPISODEDeuteronomy 17 shows that kings stand under God's law. This article explores how rulers rise to power, why they must obey the law, and whether these truths apply beyond Israel.Resources to Click“Law is King: How the Bible Shapes Our View of Law & Civil Government” – Levi SecordTheme of the Month: Christmas BuffetGive to Support the Work Books to ReadServant Not Savior: An Introduction to the Bible's Teaching about Civil Government – Levi SecordDefending the Declaration: How the Bible and Christianity Influenced the Writing of the Declaration of Independence – Gary AmosA Christian Manifesto – Francis SchaefferHow Should We Then Live? – Francis SchaefferHe Is There and He Is Not Silent – Francis SchaefferLex Rex: The Law is King – Samuel RutherfordThe Origins of American Constitutionalism – Donald LutzColossians and Philemon (ZECotNT) – David W. PaoThe Gospel of Matthew (NICNT) – R.T. FranceThe Mission of God: A Manifesto of Hope for Society – Joseph Boot

On this episode of Crosspolitic One-on-One, Gabe welcomes Pastor Levi Secord, founding pastor of Christ Bible Church and author of "Servant Not Savior," into the studio to talk about the issue of developing a biblical political theology and why the church desperately needs to apply Scripture to every area of life, including civil government. Buy Levi Secord's new book "Servant Not Savior: An Introduction to the Bible’s Teaching about Civil Government" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Servant-Not-Savior-Introduction-Government-ebook/dp/B0FRH1WVZX Sign up for the FLF 2026 Holy Wars Conference for Early Bird pricing! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference

On this episode of Crosspolitic One-on-One, Gabe welcomes Pastor Levi Secord, founding pastor of Christ Bible Church and author of "Servant Not Savior," into the studio to talk about the issue of developing a biblical political theology and why the church desperately needs to apply Scripture to every area of life, including civil government. Buy Levi Secord's new book "Servant Not Savior: An Introduction to the Bible’s Teaching about Civil Government" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Servant-Not-Savior-Introduction-Government-ebook/dp/B0FRH1WVZX Sign up for the FLF 2026 Holy Wars Conference for Early Bird pricing! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference

On this episode of Crosspolitic One-on-One, Gabe welcomes Pastor Levi Secord, founding pastor of Christ Bible Church and author of "Servant Not Savior," into the studio to talk about the issue of developing a biblical political theology and why the church desperately needs to apply Scripture to every area of life, including civil government. Buy Levi Secord's new book "Servant Not Savior: An Introduction to the Bible’s Teaching about Civil Government" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Servant-Not-Savior-Introduction-Government-ebook/dp/B0FRH1WVZX Sign up for the FLF 2026 Holy Wars Conference for Early Bird pricing! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference

There's a lot of conversation in our world today about different topics. Everyone has an opinion about something, but what truly matters is What God Thinks. In this episode, Pastor Teis discusses on what God thinks Christians should do about their civil government. To learn more about Teis Family Ministries, visit: davidteis.com

Summary: Because of human depravity, God has ordained civil government to restrain evil and protect the good. Therefore, God's people have duties as rulers (when we are) and as citizens. Introduction: In the 16th c. the relationship between God, church, & state was fiercely debated: • Rome— • The Anabaptists— • The Reformed— God Has Ordained Civil Government Civil Government Must Serve God 1. resist absolute authority 2. stay in its lane 3. act justly 4. remove obstacles to the gospel Citizens Must Obey Government Conclusion: Why This Matters

November 10, 2025 LEVI SECORD,author & founding pastor of ChristBible Church of Roseville, MN, whowill address: “SERVANT NOT SAVIOR:An INTRODUCTION to the BIBLE'sTEACHING ABOUT CIVIL GOVERN-MENT” Subscribe: Listen:

Most of us look at the government as a necessary evil but God ordained the Civil Magistrate to be a blessing for your good. How is can the Magistrate be a blessing under God and what has God given the Civil Magistrate to do in punishing evil and honoring the good?

Dr. Jim Cassidy, who spoke this weekend at our DFW Reformation Conference, preached in the worship service on Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2025 on the subject of "The Christian and Civil Government" from Romans 13:1-7.

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com The text https://www.gutenberg.org/files/71/71-h/71-h.htm Some consider this text a founding document of Anarchism in the United States. Civil Disobedience is an essay by Henry David Thoreau. Published in 1849 under the title Resistance to Civil Government, it expressed Thoreau's belief that people should not allow governments to overrule or atrophy their consciences, and that people have a duty both to avoid doing injustice directly and to avoid allowing their acquiescence to enable the government to make them the agents of injustice. Thoreau was motivated in part by his disgust with slavery and the Mexican-American War. 

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

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.

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.

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  

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)