How should a Christian view politics? Should believers participate or not? Andrew Hynes joins Tim Young on this episode to explore what the Bible has to say on this subject of citizenship by breaking down one answer at the Got Questions website. Can we mix our religion and politics? The answer may surprise you.

Key Verse:

“Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.” (1 Peter 2:11)

Video Presentation:

https://bookroadchristadelphians.ca/media/video/1079204007

Outline:

Introduction

The current political climate and the mix of Christianity and politics
Got Questions web site

God’s Will and Sovereignty

Got Questions web site first point about God’s will
What is God’s will (Matt. 6:10)? The context of the Daniel passages ( 2:20-21; 4:17,25,32,34-35; 5:21) concerning God’s Kingdom to come.
What is God’s will for leaders? God sets up evil men – Pharaoh (Ex. 9:16), Nebuchadnezzar (Jer. 27:4-6), Cyrus (Isa. 45:1), Alexander (Dan. 5:5-8,21), Pilate (John 19:10-11). So what about Constantine, Napoleon, and Hitler (Prov. 16:4)?

The Teaching of Jesus

Got Questions second point about the absence of Bible teaching on voting
Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5:38-42; Matt. 5:43-45 cp. Rom. 12:19-20)

The teaching of the Apostles

Got Questions third point about being a good citizen
A royal priesthood, a holy nation (1 Peter 2:9-10)
Strangers (foreigners) and pilgrims (resident aliens) (1 Peter 2:11-12)
Our duty to magistrates now (1 Peter 2:13-17; Rom. 13:1-7)

Citizen vs non-citizen status

What is missing from the Got Questions video? What about God’s kingdom to come? We are citizens of our nation by natural birth but citizens of God’s kingdom by choice and spiritual rebirth.
Non-Citizen Restrictions. You have to be a citizen to vote (or hold political office), serve in the military (including police) or on a jury (or be a judge or certain types of lawyer). This is the wisdom of the world!
Non-Citizen Obligation. Obey the laws of the land and pay your taxes (Rom. 13:6-7; Matt. 22:21). Also, pray for and respect the leaders (1 Tim. 2:1-3; Tit. 3:1-2)

Conclusion – Seeking first the kingdom of God (Matt. 6:33)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/

X: https://x.com/bible_podcast

Get it...

Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org

Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit