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CHURCH AND STATE

The Ancient Beast – (The Beast of Revelation is the embodiment of the ancient power that has been stalking the saints since the fall of Adam)

Whomever HE Pleases! – (God gives political power to whomever He pleases to accomplish His purposes)

Empires Rise and Fall – (Imperial arrogance is the legacy of the Tower of Babel, humanity’s first but certainly not last attempt to establish the World Empire)

To Whom Homage? – (Satan offered Jesus unlimited political power for his messianic mission if only he accepted the Devil as his overlord)

Paul on the State – (Paul instructed believers living in the Roman Empire not to resist the government since its existence and authority were arranged by God – Romans 13:1-8)

Jesus or Caesar? – (Jesus refused political power when it was offered by Satan. Should we not do likewise?)

His Kingdom or Christendom – (The people and message of Jesus belong to no nation or society of this present age)

Transitory Powers – (Only God’s kingdom will prevail and endure. All other political powers are fleeting, already they are passing away)

Imperial Idolatry – (Daniel and his three companions refused to participate in the religious rituals of the Babylonian Empire – Daniel 1:14)

CHURCH AND SOCIETY

The mission of the Church – (Jesus tasked his disciples with proclaiming the gospel to all nations)

The True Light – (Jesus is the only true light, a light that shines all the brighter in the darkness, and this light means life for men)

City on a Hill – (Contrary to the claims of politicians, Jesus is the light of the world, and his disciples are summoned to reflect him)

Message and Mission – (Jesus summons his disciples to proclaim the Good News of the kingdom of God in every inhabited corner of the earth)

My Way or His Cross – (Following Jesus means a life of self-denial and service, and a willingness to suffer persecution and loss for his sake)

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