Tag: Civil Magistrates

  • Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition, Two: Romans 13:1-7, 14:1-12

    Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition, Two: Romans 13:1-7, 14:1-12

    Last time, we analyzed Dr. Sam Waldron’s book, Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition. I chose to analyze this book because it provides crucial perspectives for both the Church and the individual Christian as they navigate through the perplexing ethical and societal questions that have recently emerged. What are these perplexing ethical and societal questions?…

  • Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition, One: Romans 13:1-7

    Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition, One: Romans 13:1-7

    How does a Christian faithfully serve God when he or she lives under a civil authority that either denies God’s existence or treats God as a subordinate? What happens when civil authorities exalt themselves above the Lord and try (for example) to usurp authority in the Church or the home? Is “do as they say”…