Campus Questions - Pt. 5
One of the prickliest topics among Christians in North America is the link between Christianity and politics. While many people are eager to claim Christianity to support their political views, far fewer people are willing to put Jesus above their political views. The result is a strange and confusing and highly emotional environment where people are slow to listen and, quick to speak and quick to become angry. Jesus calls all governments and political entities to account in every age, and he stands with his Father and His kingdom alone.
Anchor Texts:
The Nature of the Kings of the Earth
Psalm 2:2-3 NIV - The kings of the earth rise up…
Psalm 102:15 NIV - The nations will fear the name of the…
Psalm 146:2-4 NET - I will praise the LORD…
Revelation 1:5 NIV - and from Jesus Christ, who is…
Revelation 17:2 NIV - With her the kings of the earth…
Revelation 18:3 NIV - For all the nations have drunk the…
Jesus’ Kingdom
John 18:36 NIV - Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of…
Luke 4:18-19 NIV - “The Spirit of the Lord is on me…
Calling Earthly Governments to Account
Micah 7:2-4 NIV - The faithful have been swept…
Romans 3:19 NIV - Now we know that whatever the law says…
Romans 14:12 NIV - So then, each of us will give an…
Hebrews 4:13 NIV - Nothing in all creation is hidden…
1 Peter 4:5 NIV - But they will have to give account to…
Questions to Ponder:
Revelation 18:3 states that “all” the nations have fallen in with Babylon - how do we see that happening in the present?
Psalm 146:3 says do not trust in ________. Why not? In what ways do we do that today?
John 18:36 means that the source of Jesus’ authority is _________ and _________. List some differences between Jesus’ Kingdom and earthly governments.
Polis means __________. Polites means ___________. Politikos means ____________________________.
Scripture doesn’t prohibit participation in government, but do you think Christians should participate in running for government office? Why or why not?
Blanks: 2. Princes, 3. heavenly and eternal, 4. city, citizen, the shared life of the citzens