The Civil Government

May 22, 2019September 25, 2019 bigspringschurch2 Timothy 2, Anabaptists, Belgic Confession Article 36, church and state, civil government, Communists, Isalmic Republics, Romans 13

The Church and the civil government rule different kingdoms: the Church in the First through the Fourth Commandments, while the civil government in the Fifth through the Tenth Commandments. And Christians are citizens of both kingdoms.

Matthew Psalms Sermons

The Death and Resurrection of God’s Prophets

February 4, 2019September 25, 2019 bigspringschurchHerod Antipas, Herod the Great, John the Baptist, Matthew 14, Psalm 2, resurrection, Romans 13

Put your ultimate hope in Christ and his resurrection, and not on your own ruler and political system. For all human systems are flawed and sinful, whether capitalist or socialist, liberal or conservative, Democrat or Republican.

KSYC Program

Honor Authorities

September 10, 2018September 25, 2019 bigspringschurchantifa, church discipline, civil government, Ephesians 6, Exodus 20, leftists, Romans 13, Ten Commandments

Exodus 20:12; John 19:25-27; Romans 13:1-7; Ephesians 6:1-4 September 9, 2016 (KSYC) • Download this article (PDF) In recent weeks, major liberal journalists and social media have compared violent American flag-burning protesters to soldiers storming the beaches of Normandy — all while downplaying the leftists’ violence. These protesters, known as “antifa” (short for anti-fascist), advocate communism and even anarchy, and have even been listed as a domestic terrorist movement by New Jersey. “Antifa” is made up of self-described anarchists — radical left-wing thugs who employ violence and intimidation to advance…

1 Peter Romans Sermons

“Be Subject to the Governing Authorities”

September 25, 2016September 25, 2019 bigspringschurch1 Peter 2, Belgic Confession Article 36, civil magistrate, government authorities, Jeremiah 29, Romans 13

Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 29:1-7; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-25 September 25, 2016 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: These last few days, violence and looting have erupted in Charlotte these last few days, and in many other cities in the last year whenever there are black people who are shot by police officers. Some people even advocate violence against police authorities. These are all to protest what they perceive as social injustice and police brutality. And in recent weeks, a protest has been getting much attention. It centers around…

Judges Sermons

The Lord Saved His People Through Othniel

June 19, 2016September 25, 2019 bigspringschurchcivil government, Judges 3, Othniel, Romans 13

Scripture Readings:Judges 3:7-11 (text); Romans 13:1-4 June 19, 2016 (BSCC); June 26, 2016 (ZCRC Pasig) • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: In the introduction to the Book of Judges, the author lays out for us the repeating cycle of sin, oppression, crying out in distress, God sending a judge, restoration, and then back to sin again in the life of Israel. Starting with the story of the first judge, Othniel, we see this cycle in a real historical cycle. Othniel’s story is a short five verses. No other…