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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 26 MIN

Samuel Rutherford’s Lex Rex: A Christian Case Against Tyranny

from Matthew Everhard · host Dr. Matthew V Everhard

Get Lex Rex here: https://amzn.to/3R6CrZvWhat if no king is truly above the law?In this deep dive into Lex Rex (1644), Scottish theologian Samuel Rutherford makes a bold biblical argument: the law is king—not the king himself. Written during a time of political upheaval, this classic work challenges absolute monarchy and lays a foundation for constitutional government rooted in Scripture.In this video, we break down:The 10 key principles of Lex RexWhat the Bible teaches about government authority (Romans 13, Deuteronomy 17, 2 Samuel 5)Why rulers must be accountable to God and the peopleThe biblical case for resisting tyrannyHow these ideas shaped the modern West 🇺🇸If you’re interested in Reformed theology, Christian political thought, or the relationship between church and state, this video will sharpen your understanding.📖 Key Scriptures Discussed:Deuteronomy 17:14–202 Samuel 5:1Romans 13:1–71–2 Samuel, Kings, ChroniclesExodus 1, Daniel 3–6, Acts 2–4📚 Whether you're new to Lex Rex or looking for a concise summary, this video will guide you through one of the most important Christian political works ever written.👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help more people think biblically about authority and government.🔎 Tags (High-value SEO keywords)lex rex, samuel rutherford, lex rex summary, biblical government, christian politics, reformed theology, calvinism, political theology, romans 13 explained, is government ordained by god, resistance to tyranny bible, lesser magistrate doctrine, christian view of government, church and state, monarchy vs democracy, theology of government, covenant theology politics, presbyterian theology, westminster assembly, natural law christianity📌 Hashtags#LexRex #ReformedTheology #ChristianPolitics #BiblicalTruth #SamuelRutherford #Romans13 #Theonomy #ChurchAndState

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