Biblical Principles for Civil Government

In episode 47, I will lay a foundation for a distinctly Christian form of government. I recently stated that we cannot politically partner with Roman Catholics, and that any view of collectivism is unbiblical, whether it be Marxist Socialism or National Socialism. Now, I would like to present a positive argument for a Christians view of government and politics.

What you will see is that biblical principles for government maintain the spiritual nature of the kingdom of God and the preeminence of the gospel, without neglecting the real physical material world of politics that we live in. Furthermore, you will see that a biblical view of government protects your individual liberty as an inalienable right which comes from God.

In order to discuss civil government, first we will need to go back and establish a biblical epistemology so that we can have a definitive standard to determine what is a good and just government. We will see that God has not left us helplessly to ourselves. We can have certainty with regard to what constitutes a good, righteous, and just government.

While talking about civil government, we’ll see that God has ordained and established four distinct spheres of government, each of which function independently, and yet they all work harmoniously together under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. They are: (1) self-government, (2) family government, (3) church government, and (4) civil government.

I suspect for many people, seeing a biblical vision for government will be enlightening and a breath of fresh air. Politically speaking, things currently look bleak. The future oftentimes feels hopeless. Our problems seem insurmountable. But God has not left us to ourselves without an answer. Watch and you will see the answer from the very Word of God itself.