BibleThinker A Biblical View of the Separation of Church and State: Romans 13:1-7
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Jan 21, 2018 Explore the biblical principles behind the separation of church and state. Is a purely secular government truly achievable? Discover the pitfalls of government overstepping into religious realms and vice versa. Delve into why Christians should engage with, rather than shun, their governments. Unpack the Bible's stance on capital punishment and whether preachers should vocalize their criticisms of government. Lastly, consider if the idea of a theocracy is what Christians truly desire.
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Authority Comes From God
- Romans 13 claims all genuine authority originates with God, making human authority accountable to Him.
- Without God, authority becomes mere power and cannot ground moral obligation.
Secular Government Is A Misnomer
- An entirely secular government is impossible because any government with real authority answers to God.
- A government may avoid religion practically, but its authority remains tied to divine accountability.
Different Kingdoms, Different Tasks
- The church and government occupy distinct realms: the church's kingdom is not of this world.
- Trying to make the church a worldly government contradicts Jesus' teaching and historical outcomes.