God, Government, and the Christian

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“Christians often have questions about God and his connection to government…. especially arise when we get a government that appears to be at odds with Christian convictions. Let’s briefly explore this important topic.” - Reasons to Believe

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How God Uses Nations

Another Memorial Day is upon us—a wonderful time to remember those who sacrificed to preserve our freedom, and to reflect upon all who have passed a spiritual legacy forward to us and blessed us—even in our own families.

During this patriotic season, it is also important to consider how God uses nations, and to meditate on the place that our nation occupies within the spectrum of Biblical teaching regarding the Lord’s dealings with the people groups of this world.

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What is Government for?

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“I don’t think we can deny that government has authority to make regulations to protect life. In fact, it is a significant purpose of government.” - Don Johnson

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Where Have All the Statesmen Gone?

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The Statesman as Thinker points us toward the need for both a classical political-philosophic and a theologically informed understanding of how to evaluate political action. Mahoney seeks the best in political life through this dual focus” - L&L

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Neither Quietism nor Triumphalism

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Quietism is the tendency to dismiss political affairs as thoroughly evil and to avoid participating in them as much as possible….Triumphalism is the tendency to make political affairs central to the Christian life.” - TGC

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