The Christian’s Relationship to Government
Old Testament Foundations
- God’s Sovereignty: Do We Really Act Like There Is Only “One Lawgiver”?
- The Tower of Babel: Why Do We Have Different Nations?
- 1 Samuel 8: What Governments Do For The People
- The Prophets: Three Things Christians Should Know About Political Strength
- Isaiah’s Nonviolence
- Daniel: The Destiny of Earthly Kingdoms
- Unwilling Servants: How God Uses Governments in the Old Testament
- Ezra and Nehemiah: Two Defensible Attitudes Towards Military Support
- Summary; What the Old Testament Teaches About Government
New Testament Teachings
- Understanding God’s View of Government: Part One
- Understanding God’s View of Government: Part Two
- Kingdoms in Conflict: An Important, Yet Overlooked Theme in the Bible
- 9 Things Jesus Said That Should Impact The Way A Christian Approaches Politics
- 9 Things The Apostle Paul Said That Should Impact The Way A Christian Approaches Politics
- 9 Things Peter and John Said That Should Impact The Way a Christian Approaches Politics
Jesus and the Gospels
- Jesus: Enemy of the State
- The Sermon on the Mount and Politics
- Satan’s Mission: The “God” of the World
- God’s Kingdom Will Triumph: Staring Into The Gates of Hades
- Render to Caesar?
- Render to God!
- Not of This World? Prove it!
- Did Jesus Teach Us To Arm Ourselves?
- Overturning the Tables on Violence
- 9 Things Jesus Said That Should Impact The Way A Christian Approaches Politics
Romans 13
- What Does Romans 13:1-4 Teach?
- Twisting the Text: What Romans 13 Doesn’t Teach
- Why It Matters: Romans 13 In Perspective
- Tough Questions Concerning Romans 13
- The Subversive Book of Romans
- Does Romans 13 Teach That Christians Have Permission to Kill For Their Government?
Other New Testament Articles
- Do Not Be Conformed To the World, Lance Mosher
- Do Not Be Conformed To the [Religious] World, John Jones
- Hear the Song of My People, Tyler Boyd
- Romans 1: Rejecting God and Embracing Corruption
- 9 Things The Apostle Paul Said That Should Impact The Way A Christian Approaches Politics
- 9 Things Peter and John Said That Should Impact The Way a Christian Approaches Politics
- Kingdoms in Conflict: An Important, Yet Overlooked Theme in the Bible
- Babylon the Great
- Come Out of Her My People… But Who Is She?
Restoration Preachers
- Standing Up For Your Rights
- Excerpts from “An Interview Between an Old and a Young Preacher” by Barton W. Stone
- Alexander Campbell’s Eight Reasons for Opposing War
Church History
Questions and Objections
- Patriotism? Or Idolatry?
- Did Jesus Teach Us To Arm Ourselves?
- Render to Caesar?
- Render to God!
- Don’t Want To Vote For Trump; Can’t Vote for Hillary. What Should A Christian Do?
- Does Romans 13 Teach That Christians Have Permission to Kill For Their Government?
- Shouldn’t Christians Use Political Means to Help the Poor?
- In A Democracy, Don’t Christians Have A Responsibility to Participate in Politics?
- Can A Christian Seek Political Office?
- What About War and Capital Punishment in the Old Testament?
- Can Christians Fight in the Military?
- Does God Expect Governments to Love Their Enemies?
Christian Non-Violence
- Three Things Christians Should Know About Political Strength
- Isaiah’s Nonviolence
- Ezra and Nehemiah: Two Defensible Attitudes Towards Military Support
- The Sermon on the Mount and Politics
- Did Jesus Teach Us To Arm Ourselves?
- Not of This World? Prove it!
- Does Romans 13 Teach That Christians Have Permission to Kill For Their Government?
- Capital Punishment, War, and Loving Your Enemies
- A Letter To Christian Youth Considering Military Service
- Was Jesus Violent In The Temple?
- Does God Expect Governments to Love Their Enemies?
- Alexander Campbell’s Eight Reasons for Opposing War
The Sermon on the Mount
- Jesus’ Shocking Teachings: Murder
- Jesus’ Shocking Teachings: Adultery
- Jesus’ Shocking Teachings: Divorce (Part 1)
- Jesus’ Shocking Teachings: Divorce (Part 2)
- The Sermon on the Mount and Politics
- Does God Expect Governments to Love Their Enemies?
Restoration
The Resurrection
- After Life: Where do Christians Go When They Die?
- Life After Life: The Redemption of Our Bodies
- The Heavenly City: Part 1 – The Land Will Be Heavenly
- The Heavenly City: Part 2 – The Resurrection Will Be Bodily
