The Church and Politics- Election Day!

Tuesday, November 5 th , 2024 The Church and Politics- Election Day!Reflecting on the New Testament Passages on the Church and Government:A few New Testament passages that address the topic of government, authority, and how Christians should relate tothem:Romans 13:1-7Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established...& This passage teaches about submitting to governing authorities because they are instituted by God.1 Peter 2:13-17Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors...Peter encourages believers to honor and submit to human authorities as a part of their witness.Matthew 22:15-22 (Paying Taxes to Caesar)_"Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s."_Jesus teaches about the separation of what belongs to the government and what belongs to God.Titus 3:1-2_"Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good..."_Paul emphasizes the need for Christians to be subject to rulers and to be peaceful and kind.1 Timothy 2:1-2_"I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kingsand all those in authority..."_Paul encourages prayers for government leaders so that believers can live peaceful and quiet lives.Acts 5:29_"Peter and the other apostles replied: ‘We must obey God rather than human beings!’"_When government conflicts with God's commands, believers are called to obey God first.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley,  Idaho, USA.If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them.  If you enjoy The Gospel for Life, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: [email protected] website:  https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/to donate on line https://www.reformationboise.com/donate