Test Chapter 1 Flashcards
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Human Depravity
Every part of human being has been twisted by our fall into sin
Government
Any system of public rule or authority
Anarchy
The absence of any government
Theocracy
A government ruled directly by God or the clergy
Creation Mandate
Exercising wise and responsible dominion over God’s world. Reflecting the glories of our maker out across the broader stage of creation, back to one another, then back to God himself.
Jingoism
Unquestioning support for the state
What does a Biblical relationship to the government resemble
Obey the laws and submit (heart) to the authorities as well as confront our rulers with their obligations to rule in the fear of God (evangelize) and participate in the government
What are positive ways for christians to respond to the government? Negative Ways?
Citizens in America may participate in government by voting, voicing their opinions, supporting a candidate, or even becoming one.
How is the government obligated to the Bible?
It is the only sure foundation on which to govern. Exists to glorify God by assist mankind in the Creation Mandate-punish unrighteousness and reward righteousness
Who represents non-Christian governmental authority
Pharisees
Man was made in what image?
In the image of God
God gave these qualities to man @ Creation
Reason, Moral capacity, Spiritual nature, Sociability, and Emotion.
What are the basic responsibilities of government?
Government is called to assist mankind in fulfilling the creation mandate. And to reward righteousness and punish unrighteousness
What does peaceful Christian participation look like in Government
Citizens in America may participate in government by voting, voicing their opinions, supporting a candidate, or even becoming one
How Is man unique?
God made us in His own image. In addition, God has called us to the work of exercising wise and responsible dominion over His world.
Did the Founding Fathers believe in human depravity? How? Name 2 of these Founding Fathers.
John Adams and James Madison believed that we needed government bc humanity is partially bad
How does the Trinity represent government
Within God, there is a hierarchy of authority-there is no dissension and no sin. Nevertheless God is the “policymaker” and has instructed the Son and the Spirit to fulfill specific tasks. The Son submits to the authority of the Father-and the Spirit to both.
What does God expect of Christians in government
God expects Christians to evangelize and participate in their government. Most of all we must understand the structure, mechanics, and operations of the government and staying informed, which aids in being an effective participation.
Do people do good naturally.
No. God is the only supremely good being in the universe, only His character qualifies as the criterion by which good and evil are to be distinguished
How do we declare the glory of God
We declare God’s glory by being like him
How does Paul tell people to respond to the government
Be giving thanks and praying for the government and everyone in authority
Compare / Contrast governments today to Old Testament governments in Israel
In the Old Testament people were governed by a theocracy (a government ruled directly by God or clergy) whereas now there is a separation of church and state. However, both kinds of government’s moral code should reflect the character of God.
What is God’s plan for government?
To punish the unrighteousness and reward righteousness. Assist mankind in fulfilling the creation mandate
God has ordained governments to do what
Ultimately, governments exist to glorify God by assisting mankind in the work of fulfilling the creation mandate
