David Lipscomb Against Union Conscription
Dr. Norman Horn
This article continues a series of weekly posts originally authored by David Lipscomb, an important figure in the Churches of Christ in the 1800s. Learn
Category: Christian Worldview
David Lipscomb Against Confederate Conscription Acts
Dr. Norman Horn
Notable in this piece is the way in which Lipscomb and his co-authors argue for their firm non-violent stance. They are to “submit quietly” to the government save where submission would require violation of God’s law. Their view, of course, is that joining an army to kill would be a violation of God’s law. Would only Christians today see the wisdom in such a firm belief?
The Spirit of the Church and of the World-Powers
Dr. Norman Horn
Having stridently argued for the position that the kingdoms of the world are not of God through both Old and New Testaments, Lipscomb now seeks to differentiate the particular spirit of the Church versus the world-powers.
Can Pro-life Christians Vote for a Pro-choice Candidate?
Kerry Baldwin
Can pro-life Christians vote in good faith for a pro-choice candidate? Richard Mouw of Fuller Theological Seminary, along with other prominent evangelicals seem to think
Babylon: The Archetype of the State
Dr. Norman Horn
We wish to call attention to the biblical use of the term Babylon. It is given in Scripture as the name of the first, and in many respects, the head of the world-governments. It is derived from Babel, and means confusion. In the early days of the human family, and even to the present time, among the ruder nations of the world, all names are significant. This is especially so of the Bible names. Adam, means of earth, hence, he that was made of earth was called Adam. So of Babylon, it means confusion, strife; therefore, that which especially introduced confusion and strife into the world, was termed Babylon.
Ep 192: How to have Grace-Filled Political Conversations, with Beth Silvers
LCI Staff
Beth Silvers from the Pantsuits Politics podcast joins us to talk about her book, I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled
John’s Revelation and World-Powers
Dr. Norman Horn
Lipscomb now addresses the symbols in Revelation in greater detail, ultimately to level a scathing indictment of the 19th-century church. Some protestants interpret the “mother of harlots” as the medieval era Roman Catholic Church (Constantine and beyond). Fine, Lipscomb says, but who are the daughters of this harlot? Are they not the protestant churches?
Christians Should Be Neither Culturally Conservative Nor Culturally Liberal
Austin Rogers
“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in
Ep 191: Libertarian Christian Roundtable on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Supreme Court, Abortion, and Al Mohler
LCI Staff
In this episode of the LCI Roundtable, we discuss the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and whether she deserves all the attention she’s getting from
God’s Kingdom and the World’s Kingdoms are Separate
Dr. Norman Horn
This article continues a series of weekly posts originally authored by David Lipscomb, an important figure in the Churches of Christ in the 1800s. Learn
