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THE BIBLE AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT Tom Pratt The subject of this paper is the biblical basis for the conviction that government must be limited in its reach and coercive force.i It recognizes the tension implied in Paul’s admonition to the Christians in Rome to render the proper honor to a pagan government that was “instituted” and
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A. Government should compel religion 23 B. Government should exclude religion 29 C. All government is evil and demonic 36 D. Do evangelism, not politics 44 E. Do politics, not evangelism 53 Chapter 2: A Better Solution: Significant Christian Influence on Government 55 A. Understanding the Bible rightly 55 B. Liberal distortions of the Bible 56
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For our purposes in this textbook we focus on civil government, in contrast to ecclesiastical government, family government, etc. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition defines ‘civil’ in this way, as it concerns civil government: 1. Of, relating to, or befitting a citizen or citizens: civil duties. 2.
significance. This is misleading. The Bible has had a profound influence on national politics, boasting an unparalleled durability and reach. From politicians to plough - boys, for 1,400 years, no other political text – meaning text with political implica - tions – has been read so avidly by so many, for so long. The Bible is arguably the
reality can we gain the least concept of God's divine, ever-present government and of the love and harmony it includes. Human government errs because of human fallibility. God's government is unerring Science, supreme and eternal. In human government we may trace four distinct areas of operation: legislative, judicial, economic, and administrative.
Accordingly, the Bible has a clear and consistent pattern of opposition to government that centralizes and concentrates power, especially in a human authority. By a “republican” government, I mean one wherein law is the highest authority as opposed to rule by a king, counsel or majority opinion. The United States is theoretically a republic.
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Bible study: The Christian and Government (Lesson 1) The Origin & Purpose of Government INTRODUCTION As hristians, we are members of two kingdoms. We are citizens in God’s kingdom of grace, a spiritual kingdom where Jesus rules in our hearts with his love and forgiveness. This is the most important kingdom by far.
