Elephant in the Room --- Government vs. Godly Values

Fellowship Baptist Church

18-08-2021 • 41 minuti

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Daniel 7:1-3, 9-10, 13-14; Matthew 4:1-11; 26:62-64; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Mark 10:23-31, 35, 41-45; John 18:36; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-17; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; Titus 3:1-2

We are called to follow Jesus even in the face of our changing culture. As His followers we must ask the question, "What does the Bible say?" as we make our decisions and form our beliefs on today's current issues.

In this episode we will tackle...Government vs. Godly Values. We will discover what God's Word says about it.

Elephant in the Room Discussing Issues Everyone is Facing and Nobody is Talking About

Government vs. Godly Values I. The Kingdom of Heaven vs. the Kingdoms of Men Principal 1: Jesus is greater than any human system Principal 2: Merely human systems belong to Satan Principal 3: The Kingdom of Heaven is an "Upside Down" Kingdom

II. How to Live in the Kingdoms of Men as a Subject of the Kingdom of Heaven Principal 1: Obey the law, and be subject to the authorities Principal 2: But let the Gospel be your guide Principal 3: You must decrease, that He may increase

III. Takeaways Takeaway 1: Shoot your tv (or throw away your phone) Takeaway 2: Start with yourself, and expand outwards Takeaway 3: Be clear, and remember whose subject you are