Forgotten Background One of the many objections to Christians being involved in politics one will hear is something along the lines of “Christ, the Apostles, and the early church were never involved in cultural or political battles.” I am not exactly for sure how one could read the New Testament and come to that particular conclusion, but many evangelicals in our day … [Read more...] about The Thorn in Caesar’s Tyrannical Agenda: Christ and The Early Church
Government
The Forgotten Doctrine in Christian Conversations About Government
The Central Piece Many Christians in our day are seeking to learn more regarding a biblical understanding of governmental authority. What is the government’s defined role? How should Christians act towards those in positions of political office? What are the biblical boundaries for submission and civil disobedience? Questions such as these, and many more, whirl around in the … [Read more...] about The Forgotten Doctrine in Christian Conversations About Government
A Response To The Gospel Coalition: Coronavirus, Governmental Authority, and Christian Submission
Christian Humility, Charity, Clarity, and Truth In Discussion As you can tell from the title of this article, I am primarily focusing on responding to what I believe are some errors in The Gospel Coalition of Australia’s teaching. Specifically, I want to lock in on some of their statements regarding Coronavirus, governmental authority, and Christian submission. Let me set … [Read more...] about A Response To The Gospel Coalition: Coronavirus, Governmental Authority, and Christian Submission
The Government Is Not Your Savior
Government Cannot and Will Not Solve All of Your Problems Personally, I find it quite intriguing to see how many folks believe the government in our modern-day is the source for helping with all of your problems. Have a health crisis? The government can solve it. Need a bit more money? Just go on the welfare program and you will be alright. Education need to be fixed? Leave … [Read more...] about The Government Is Not Your Savior