Jesus’ Way Beyond Anger and Contempt
Sometimes you read an article and it strikes you as extremely important for your walk with Christ – what follows …
Tag: Bible
Ye Shall Be As Gods
Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And …
The Israel of God and American Foreign Policy
I want to address something that concerns me much more than momentary arguments over foreign policy. I would like to address Christians, specifically from the Bible, on two separate, but inter-connected questions. The first question I would like to attempt to answer is whether or not the current nation state known as Israel today is “the Israel of God”. In other words, is the current geographic nation-state that was established in the early 1950’s the same entity as the Biblical Israel?
Sniper Theology
There came out of the woodwork after George W. Bush’s immoral, unjust, and unnecessary invasion, occupation, and destruction of Iraq …
Should Christians rethink capital punishment?
Especially for death penalty proponents, Romans 13:4 has come to occupy a central role in debates on capital punishment. There Paul writes: “[I]f you do what is wrong, you should be afraid for the authority does not bear the sword in vain! It is the servant of God to execute wrath on the wrongdoer.” Notably, Southern Baptists cite Romans 13:4 in their church’s official statement supporting capital punishment.
Peter Enns Tells Me So
Peter Enns is a professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University with a PhD in Near Ancient Languages and Civilizations …
The Bible is a Voice to the Oppressed
Here is a great quote from Rob Bell (via azspot), with a generous hat-tip to our friend Bonnie Kristian. “Most …
Reflecting on the Sufferings and Temptations of Jesus
This is a video review of the book “If You Are the Son of God” by Jacques Ellul, French theologian …
The Bible Tells Me So
I will never forget my Bible college professor’s comment a month before I graduated: “Don’t forget: reading the Bible can …
Special Deal on Books by John Cobin for LCC Readers
I have long respected the work of Dr. John Cobin in the field of Christian libertarianism. His two books Christian …
The Biblical Foundations of Christian Libertarianism
The Christians for Liberty 2014 Conference has come and gone, but now we get to post the videos from the …
Norman Horn and Adam Bradt on the Voluntary Virtues Network
I recently had the pleasure of talking with Adam Bradt of the Liberationis Reipublicae Show on the Voluntary Virtues Network …
The Cult of Statism
This guest post is by Rev. Donald Ehrke. He is a Libertarian, a former GOP campaign manager, and ordained minister …
God is the Author of Liberty
This sermon was given by Pastor David Bess at his congregation this July 6th, 2014. Scripture Reading: Luke 4:16-21 We …
Slavery in the Bible
This guest post is by Rev. Donald Ehrke. He is a Libertarian, a former GOP campaign manager, and ordained minister …
What the Bible says about Immigrants
Many conservative and liberal Christians in America look upon immigrants very negatively. Despite the irrefutable evidence that immigrants – even …
Libertarians, Inerrancy, and the Problem of Romans 13
Romans 13 and Inerrancy Theology, liberty, and economics are my favorite topics to study, debate, or teach, especially when they …
Norman Horn on the Tom Woods Show
This week I had the privilege of being on the Tom Woods Show to talk about Christian libertarianism, economics, ethics, …
Militarism and Easter
On this Good Friday, Christians are focused on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ as a propitiation for the sins of …
Compulsory Charity is not Charitable At All
This guest post is by Rev. Donald Ehrke. He is a Libertarian, a former GOP campaign manager, and ordained minister …
For to Us a Child is Born: Reflections on Isaiah 9:6-7
Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV 1984): 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the …
Are Christian Libertarians also Pacifists?
I have been called many things since I began writing in 2003 about the immoral, unjust invasions of Iraq and …
Should the Ten Commandments be posted?
Someone asked me what I thought about the Ten Commandments being posted inside or in front of courthouses. My short answer is: what’s the point?, who cares?, and this is much ado about nothing. My long answer is what follows.
Pulling Down Strongholds
I have a confession to make. I have been accused of writing with an agenda. I hereby plead guilty. For …
Just Politics
To get an idea of Ronald Sider’s perspective in this book, we might begin with a look at the man …
Follies of Christian Militarism
Introduction to War, Christianity, and the State: Essays on the Follies of Christian Militarism by Laurence Vance (Vance Publications, 2013), …
Adultery and the State–Moral Courage or Moral Busybodies?
The legislature of the state of Colorado recently passed, and the governor signed into law, a bill to repeal an …
Shall We Smite With the Sword?
Philip Mauro (1859-1952) was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and educated at Columbian University in the nation’s capital, now known …
Review: A Bible Based View of Liberty and Free Governments
It is often said that libertarians arrive at their views from different routes. Some by Ron Paul (a conservative Christian), …
The Idolatry of Statism
This guest post is by LCC reader Paul Maitrejean. Many Christians today are quick to leap to the defense of …