Ch 1 study guide Flashcards
(13 cards)
What kind of government does the United States have?
Consitutional Republic
Understand presuppositions upon which “American view” is based on.
There is a God, our rights came from him. All men are created equal, people have power.
understand the relevance of God and his word. to law and government.
God exists, he has moral convictions. he is first and appointed all authority
what are the functions of civil government?
Restrain the exercise of sin
compare and contrast the American and pagan views
American view is that the state is divinely ordained. The state authority is also limited. Which in turn leads to patriotism and results in a republic. The people have a voice and say in how to live. This view is based on creation and the Bible and most importantly God and his command for us.
The pagan view is that the state is divine. The state is also unlimited. which in turn leads to state worship and tyranny. This view is based off of evolution and not God.
Basic principles of law?
the old testament and new testaments
what is a constitution? what is the nature of the constitution?
fundamental law of state or nation, written or unwritten.
should Christians be involved in politics?
Yes, because Christians should follow and lead. it Is our duty to follow the way of christ,
is abortion a denial of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
yes
know laws of nature and natures of God.
The law of nature is peace in society. Not in the way man and beast will never hurt each other like in the garden of eden, but in the way that each species respects each other and cares for everyone in their species similarly to wolves in a pack. Law of nature is also that man and woman are supposed to love each other and man and man should not be together because it is blasphemous same thing with females. The laws of nature’s God are the same to try to have peace with all and follow God’s rules. This also can be connected with the U.S.A. motto “ United we stand Divided we wall” meaning we are strong when working together. For those who do wicked things are filled with unrighteousness and many other things (Romans 1 28-32). And the more good the better. “The good of the many outweigh the good of the few” (Star Trek). While a movie quote has a lot of meaning, we are stronger together and we are at peace when together and that’s what God wants. He wants there to be peace on earth. He doesn’t want any of this wickedness, just the good that we all possess in our hearts.
know the revealed law,,,,what is it?
scripture. treat your neighbor the way you want to be treated.
know municipal law?
. The ordinances and other laws applicable within a city, town, or other local governmental entity.
what dangers are facing our constitutional republic today?
power hungry government, not godly people, Joe Biden, left leaning people.
