"Is The United States A Christian Nation? (Part 3)"
Jesus' Example in Relation to Government
Given 03-Jan-09; Sermon #917; 65 minutes
By Mr.John W. Ritenbaugh
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Description: John Ritenbaugh, reflecting on an article entitled "How Christianity Shaped the West" by conservative writer Dinesh D'Souza, suggests that what the founding fathers believed about Christianity was a dim shadow of reality, focusing on broad generalities rather than the whole package of doctrines once delivered to the saints. America has never embraced Christianity as its dominant faith, nor has it ever attempted to follow Christ, but has instead embraced a counterfeit deception. Only God's called out ones are being systematically transformed into the mind and image of Christ by voluntarily submitting to His doctrines. The world's religions use coercive tactics, but Jesus taught voluntary submission to God's Holy Law empowered by His Holy Spirit. Sadly, America, for the most part, acts like any other carnal nation, using Joseph's economic power to push the other nations to the ends of the earth, imposing a way of life. Jesus taught His disciples the concept of servant leadership, serving rather than subjugating or manipulating. In the times immediately ahead, with the authoritarian encroachment upon our freedoms, our ability to follow Christ and God's ways will be thoroughly tested. Our responsibility is to submit to the governments of mankind, carnal and atheistic as they are, behaving honorably in order to glorify God. It is impossible to be a good Christian without also being a good citizen, paying taxes for services rendered, and praying for our leader's well-being in order that we lead peaceful lives, leading to our own spiritual growth.
Topics: Agenda Authority Compulsion Conformity Counterfeit Christianity Corruption Curse Death penalty Deception D'Souza Deviations from the doctrinal base Doctrines Faith once delivered to the saints False Christs Free moral agency Government of God Government Great dragon Heart "How Christianity Shapes the West" Human nature Imposing power on others Injustice Jethro Joseph Judgment Judges Kingdom Knowledge, Understanding and Wisdom Paying taxes Pilate Power Pushing other nations Rules Sword Unconverted We get the government we deserve World.
Jesus' Example in Relation to Government
Given 03-Jan-09; Sermon #917; 65 minutes
By Mr.John W. Ritenbaugh
Click Here to Listen/Download MP3
Description: John Ritenbaugh, reflecting on an article entitled "How Christianity Shaped the West" by conservative writer Dinesh D'Souza, suggests that what the founding fathers believed about Christianity was a dim shadow of reality, focusing on broad generalities rather than the whole package of doctrines once delivered to the saints. America has never embraced Christianity as its dominant faith, nor has it ever attempted to follow Christ, but has instead embraced a counterfeit deception. Only God's called out ones are being systematically transformed into the mind and image of Christ by voluntarily submitting to His doctrines. The world's religions use coercive tactics, but Jesus taught voluntary submission to God's Holy Law empowered by His Holy Spirit. Sadly, America, for the most part, acts like any other carnal nation, using Joseph's economic power to push the other nations to the ends of the earth, imposing a way of life. Jesus taught His disciples the concept of servant leadership, serving rather than subjugating or manipulating. In the times immediately ahead, with the authoritarian encroachment upon our freedoms, our ability to follow Christ and God's ways will be thoroughly tested. Our responsibility is to submit to the governments of mankind, carnal and atheistic as they are, behaving honorably in order to glorify God. It is impossible to be a good Christian without also being a good citizen, paying taxes for services rendered, and praying for our leader's well-being in order that we lead peaceful lives, leading to our own spiritual growth.
Topics: Agenda Authority Compulsion Conformity Counterfeit Christianity Corruption Curse Death penalty Deception D'Souza Deviations from the doctrinal base Doctrines Faith once delivered to the saints False Christs Free moral agency Government of God Government Great dragon Heart "How Christianity Shapes the West" Human nature Imposing power on others Injustice Jethro Joseph Judgment Judges Kingdom Knowledge, Understanding and Wisdom Paying taxes Pilate Power Pushing other nations Rules Sword Unconverted We get the government we deserve World.