Authority and Government

Too many feel that they are above the law, but paradoxically, laws proliferate when corruption prevails. We must be subject to all law, God's and man's.

Let's Not Make a Federal Case Out of It

Even though they were originally very limited, over time, Federal rules have intertwined with local laws, snuffing out the jurisdiction of local governments.

Should We Obey the Laws of Our Government?

Should we obey the governments of man over us? Should we obey it if we consider it an 'illegal' government?

Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Two): Ecclesiastes 8:1-9

Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part Six, Conclusion)

Our responsibility is to yield to God's sovereignty. Nevertheless, God has enabled us to freely sin, but holds us responsible for governing ourselves.

Why Did God Command Israel to Go to War?

God's command for Israel to execute total war on the Canaanites has a rational—and yes, Christian—explanation. He is not cruel; there is a benevolent reason.

The Sovereignty of God (Part Six)

God has consistently moved His creation toward its ultimate purpose, setting the bounds of nations, motivating rulers to pursue a certain course of action.

Self-Government: Overcoming

We dare not allow anybody to come between God's direct governance and ourselves. Even God's government will not work unless we voluntarily govern ourselves.

Where Is Your Ultimate Allegiance?

When the laws of God conflict with the laws of man, civil disobedience is the only correct response, as was patterned by Peter, Paul, and the apostles.

Government (Part Five)

Only those who are governable will be allowed to govern with God. No government will work without each individual submitting in his area of responsibility.

The Commandments (Part Thirteen)

God has never given mankind the prerogative to determine whether war is just or not. God has promised to protect us, conditioned on our obedience to our covenant.

Self-Government and Responsibility (Part One)

We need free moral agency to be transformed into God's image. Unless one has God's Spirit, he cannot exercise the internal control to be subject to the way of God.

Power Belongs to God (Part 2)

We may be going through a period of hopelessness, but must believe that all things work together for those who believe and are called for His purpose.

Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Five)

To escape Babylon, we must embrace God's work ethic, choosing to serve rather than be served, endeavoring to give extra measure and go the second mile.

The Book of Daniel (Part Three)

When the commands of a secular state conflict with God's commands, we face the same dilemma as was faced by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

Displaying Virtuous Character

Self-control has both an inward and outward dimension, the latter concerned with human relationships, manners, and reflecting God's orderly mindset.

Titus (Part Six)

We have the commission to be witnesses to a corrupt society. It is in the closeness of the crowd that we have the greatest potential to grow spiritually.

The Fifth Commandment

The fifth commandment teaches our responsibility to give high regard, respect, and esteem to parents and other authority figures, leading to a prosperous life.

The Commandments (Part Fifteen)

Jesus emphasized the spirit of the law, which places deterrents on the motive (anger, resentment, envy, revenge), preventing murder from ever taking place.