Romans 13 and National Defense
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that …
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New Testament Theology of the State: Romans 13, Give Unto Caesar, and Other Bible Verses about Government
New Testament Theology of the State This paper was originally published on LewRockwell.com in September 2007 entitled, New Testament Theology …
Will All of Ethnic Israel Be Saved? Romans 11 Against Dispensationalism (Romans 9-11 pt. 2)
Will All of Ethnic Israel Be Saved? Romans 11 Against Dispensationalism (Romans 9-11 pt. 2) In this episode we continue …
Ep 13: What Do We Mean By “Scripture Alone”?
Summary – What Do We Mean By “Scripture Alone”? A reading of the essay “What Do We Mean By Sola …
Ep 137: What Does the Bible Say About Government? with Jason Hughey
Many Christians believe that the Bible establishes human political authority as a means of ensuring social order. Passages such as …
News of the Week: War, books, and Romans
Recapping the interesting and significant news of this past week. Economist, Mises Institute scholar, and friend Bob Murphy gives his …
Are States the Ministers of God?
A common objection to the idea that the state is founded in rebellion against God is the language of the Bible describing various kings and leaders as “God’s servants” or “ministers”. Romans 13 can be included as one of these texts. But do such verses justify their actions?
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.
Is Christian Nationalism Compatible with Biblical Civil Government?
Is Christian Nationalism Compatible with Biblical Civil Government? How does a Christian discern the fine line between faith and nationalism …
Book Review: Jesus and the Powers, by N.T. Wright & Michael F. Bird
In Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies, New Testament scholars …
Was the American Revolution Sinful? – A Review of David Bercot’s In God We Don’t Trust
After a deep study of the early church’s beliefs and practices, David Bercot joined the Anabaptist movement. The Anabaptists have …
Ep 364: Faith, Allegiance, and Empire: Exploring Political Theology with Preston Sprinkle
Summary – Faith, Allegiance, and Empire: Exploring Political Theology with Preston Sprinkle Join us as host Doug Stuart welcomes Preston …