We previously asked where the government receives its rights. The answer was God Himself, which you can read about here. The next question is, what does the government have the right to do, or what is the purpose of government? Scripture identifies five critical functions of government: to praise what is good, punish what is… Continue reading What is the Purpose of Government?
On July 4th, 1776, fifty-six delegates of the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. This document says that men are given their rights by “their Creator.” It was a Christian-focused document that pointed to the Judeo-Christian God as the giver of rights to men. We should ask: If men get their rights… Continue reading Where Does the Government Get Its Rights?
Many Christians have gone wrong in their thinking that Romans 13 teaches that Christians should obey the government no matter what. You can read about that here. While believers are called to obey the government, God also gives the parameters for how the government is to function, therefore creating the responsibility of how Christians obey… Continue reading Why Teaching Complete Government Submission Leads to Abuse
