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“The early Christians, every one of the reformers, the people of the Reformation, the founding fathers of this country, faced and acted in the realization that if there is no place for disobeying the government, that government has been put in the place of the living God. In such a case, the government has been made a false god. If there is no place for disobeying a human government, that government has been made GOD. … CHRIST MUST BE THE FINAL LORD AND NOT CAESAR AND NOT SOCIETY.” – Francis A. Schaeffer, A Christian Manifesto
- Does Romans 13 on submission to government contradict other portions of Scripture?
- The limits of subjection to ungodly authorities
- Biblical grounds for resistance against evil political leaders
- Does Romans 13:1, 3-5 contradict Isaiah 5:20?
When a human government oversteps its authority, where does the Christian draw the line and say no? The most common response is when or if the government forbids Christians to worship, then that edict must be disobeyed. The above answer is correct, however, this example barely scratches the surface of examples where a Christian must say no to government laws.
The above chapters will be followed by six additional chapters dealing with issues that inevitably come up when discussing ungodly governments abusing the citizenry.
Under the guise of submission, are Christian complicit in supporting government tyranny?
The thesis of this present work is that Christians must not obey tyrannical laws that necessitate disobedience to the Law of God.
According to Revelation 1:5, Christ is referred to as the “prince of the kings of the earth.” This title implies that Jesus holds authority over earthly rulers and governments.
The recognition of Jesus as King has implications for civil magistrates. Civil magistrates have an obligation to acknowledge Jesus’ authority and rule in their governance. They are called to govern in accordance with His principles and values, seeking justice, righteousness, and the well-being of their subjects. This includes upholding moral standards, promoting social justice, protecting human rights, and ensuring the welfare of their citizens.
The Magdeburg Confession: 13th of April 1550 AD. The Magdeburg Confession is the first known document in the history of man to formally set forth the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates. The Lesser Magistrate Doctrine teaches that when a superior authority makes unjust laws or decrees, the lesser authority has a God-given right and duty to resist those unjust laws or decrees.
Chapters
Chapter One: Does Romans 13 on submission to government contradict other portions of Scripture?
Chapter Two: The limits of subjection to ungodly authorities
Chapter Three: Biblical grounds for resistance against evil political leaders
Chapter Four: Does Romans 13:1, 3-5 contradict Isaiah 5:20?
Chapter Five: Church, Incorporation Part 1
Chapter Six: Church, Incorporation Part 2
Chapter Seven: Should Christians be involved in politics?
Chapter Eight: The Social Contract Theory of Government
Chapter Nine: Does federal government law prohibit a minister from talking about political issues from the pulpit?
Chapter Ten: Rebuilding Society and the Tax Protest Movement: A Biblical Opinion and Strategy
Appendix One: Biblical reasons for opposing Red Flag Order, an opinion
Appendix Two: Was America founded as a Christian nation?
Appendix Three: The Tactics of and The Theology of Christian Resistance
Other books by the author:
The Religion That Started in a Hat
The Five Points of Scriptural Authority: A Defense of Sola Scriptura
1 Corinthians 15:29 Revisited: A Scriptural based interpretation
Christian Apologetics in the marketplace of ideas
Studies in Soteriology: The Doctrines of Grace Magnified
Doctrinal Disputations
What Does the Bible Say? Vol. 1-5
An Addendum to The Religion that Started in a Hat
A Sampling of Heresies and Theological Errors
A Selection of Book and Film Reviews,
Covenant Baptism
Romans 13 and the limits of submission to un-godly rulers
Mr. Kettler has previously published articles in the Chalcedon Report and Contra Mundum. He and his wife, Marea, attend the Westminster, CO, RPCNA Church. Mr. Kettler is the author of 15 books defending the Reformed Faith. Books can be ordered online at Amazon.
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