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May 4, 2023 · The Bible addresses life in three primary ways: physical life, spiritual life, and eternal life. A biblical definition of life must tackle the topic from each of these facets. God Himself is the author of life, and all forms of life originate from Him (Genesis 2:7; Job 33:4; Acts 3:15).
- Eternal Life
The Bible inextricably links eternal life with the Person of...
- Civil Disobedience
The position the Scriptures uphold is one of biblical...
- Eternal Life
Jan 4, 2022 · It encompasses moral behavior, their position as a godly example to other nations, and systematic procedures for acknowledging God’s holiness and mankind’s sinfulness. In an attempt to better understand the purpose of these laws, Jews and Christians categorize them.
Jun 24, 2004 · The study will examine Paul's teaching on the Christian's relation to the civil authorities as outlined in Romans 13:1-7 and then compare that with 1 Peter 2:13-17. First, the study will survey the problem of the textual authenticity of the passage.
- The General Obligation to Obey Civil Authority
- The Enforcement of Civil Authority
- Civil Authority as A Ministry of Justice
- The Place of Conscience
Paul says every person is to be subject to governing authorities. This is a general term that can denote various authorities (parents, church leaders etc.), but here has special reference to civil power. This authority is empowered to govern by enacting and administering law. In this first instance, government is referred to in the abstract. It is ...
Since all spheres of authority are established by God and instituted by him, to resist proper subjection to authority is to oppose God’s ordinances. To reject the role of civil authority in human society is therefore an act of rebellion against God. To ‘resist’ implies a root and branch defianceof authority – it does not refer to resistance to immo...
Paul now moves from a description of God’s power and authority in the institution of government, to his prescriptionfor the function of government. Reformed scholar and theologian Charles Hodge wrote of this passage: Scripture is crystal clear about this ministerial role and the accountability of civil authority as a ministry of justice. God in fac...
According to Paul, the legitimate function of the state is to be a ministry of justice, under God in obedience to his standards of good and evil, righteousness and justice. As such, the Christian obeys, not simply out of fear of punishment for doing what is wrong, but because of a higher principle– our conscience before God. Our conscience before G...
To be civil is to behave in a way what takes into account the well-being of others—to show courtesy, concern and regard. Historians point out that incivility has been a cause in the decline of nearly every great civilization.
Jun 29, 2023 · The position the Scriptures uphold is one of biblical submission, with a Christian being allowed to act in civil disobedience to the government if it commands evil, such that it requires a Christian to act in a manner that is contrary to the clear teachings and requirements of God’s Word.
Feb 9, 2024 · While some of the questions will not be answered until God answers them directly, the Bible does provide a great deal of insight about the importance of life, how to live it, and how much He wants His creation to live life for Him in joy and gratitude.
