On Jesus, His Church, and the Government

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J.D. Walt opens with a short call to prayer, then works through Romans 13:4–5 on the church and government. Walt says that "Jesus is Lord" makes Christ the head of the church and the authority over earthly governments. The church is not the head of the government on Jesus's behalf. He calls the mistake of installing the church over the state a recurring disaster for the church, the government, and the people. J.D. lays out eight observations. Christians can and should serve in government for the sake of righteous leadership, merciful laws and just courts, not religious indoctrination.

Walt tells how he once planned a political career, working for Senator David Pryor and aiming for the presidency. He talks with his father, David, about that path, about knowing Bill Clinton, and about the surprise of his call to ministry, which their town supported. He adds that people called by Jesus, not merely ambitious, are what government needs.

CHAPTERS: 00:04 Introduction and Call to Worship 01:09 Exploring Romans 13: Authority and Governance 03:04 The Role of Jesus in Church and State 07:55 Observations on Church and State Relations 10:18 Prayer and Reflection on National Needs 13:47 Personal Reflections on Government and Calling 16:39 Navigating Politics and Faith 19:57 The Call to Ministry 22:18 The Advent Behold Challenge

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