Covenant and Constitution

In this episode, we make the case that the Bible gives indirect but significant support to the idea that government should be chosen by the people, at least some sort of democracy.

What is the biblical framework to state that: Governments Should Establish a Strong and Clear Separation of Powers

In this episode, we discuss how personal salvation is a work of God, not government. But secondly, that inwardly transformed people are necessary for a transform society, which is only half of the coin — the other consideration is that governments do significantly influence peoples moral convictions and behavior and the moral fabric of a nation.

In this episode, I make the case that governments should safeguard human liberty. We go into the biblical arguments for human liberty, and then we talk about why government should protect human liberty. Lastly, we discuss how much restriction of liberty, if any, is necessary?

Citizens should be subject to the government and obey the laws of the government, except in certain circumstances. In this episode, we discussed the general obligation to be subject to the civil government, as believers, but then we also move into the certain circumstances when it is right to disobey the civil government. Lastly, we ask the question of whether or not it is ever right to attempt to...

In this episode, we discuss the idea that God is sovereign over all nations and that all people are accountable to him by drawing from multiple old testament passages. Additionally, we delve into the idea that government should serve the people and seek the good of the people, not the rulers. Sadly the more unchecked power of government has, and the less public accountability it has to the people,...

With the goal of further establishing biblical principles concerning government, and before we can examine specific political questions in light of the teachings of the Bible, it’s necessary to study with the entire Bible teaches about civil government. Where did the idea of government come from? What should be the purpose of government? How should government be chosen? What kind of government is...

In this episode, we discuss the obligation of believers, as a stewardship issue, to be informed and to vote. Additionally, we ask the question, “Is there an obligation to do more than simply vote, as believers?”

The kind of significant Christian influence on government that we advocate for is being faithful to the biblical teaching on how Christians should have a positive influence on civil government. in this episode, we asked the question of whether or not it is right for Christians to seek to bring significant Christian influence to bear on civil governments? Is it right for Christians to speak publicl...

Establishing scriptural support for this position of “Significant Christian Influence on Government,” through the Old Testament and the New Testament.

An introduction the the host of the PearlCast, Jenna Hays. Founder of The Pearl Projects www.thepearlprojects.org Founder of The School of Life www.theschool-of-life.org President of Classical Quest for Education www.classicalquest.org

This episode covers the 5th of the “Five wrong views about Christians and Government,” according to Dr. Wayne Grudem. These first five episodes were intended to establish the basic principles when it comes to understanding politics according to the Bible and working through the most common mistaken views held by many Christians. Jenna spends time at the end describing her observation about the res...

This episode analyzes a commonly mistaken view regarding the role of Christians in politics which is that Christians shouldn’t get involved in politics and should “just preach the gospel.” Dr. Grudem demonstrates how this idea is shortsighted and neglects significant biblical context and application.

Here we wrap up the 3rd of the 5 sadly mistaken views about the role of Christians in Politics, from the perspective of Dr. Wayne Grudem as described in his masterful book titled, “Politics According to the Bible.”

Part 1 — In this episode, Jenna walks listeners through the 3rd of 5 sadly mistaken views when it comes the role of Christians in Politics.

In this episode, Jenna introduces Dr. Wayne Grudem as the author of “Politics According to the Bible” which will be the text that is used (read aloud) to assess each major topic in politics, government and law. In the book, before diving into each of the political topics and before explaining his own understanding of the proper role of Christians in politics, he examines what he believes are 5 sad...