29 September 2008

Is There A Christian View of Politics?

If you click on the title, you'll be linked to an article I recommend on the topic, "Is There A Christian View of Politics?"

In brief, what I believe about politics?

I believe in God's revolution. I believe he manages activities and affairs through Wisdom by whom he creates all things, bringing all things into order. But in the face of God's original creation and bringing life to order, human rebellion messes the order up. So, through the Word, God began a new creation, a new order. Jesus came back to life, so he is King of the new order, God's Kingdom breaking in. Those who reject all kings but this resurrected King may outwardly waste away, but inwardly they are renewed every day. This inward renewal will soon become whole. He says, "Look, I make all things new!" I want to join this revolution of God making all things new, starting with me, but not ending with me. This revolution, this salvation, ends of the worlds or it has no end. I believe America, like all other nations, is special to God, but he also scoffs at her because she is not the rightful heir of sovereignty. So if I act or vote or govern as an American, I want to do so in a way that is totally submissive to Christ, acting and voting as if Christ is above every government official. However, I don't think my governance through voting or management has nearly as much influence for God's sake as my own way of life has when it is bowed before God and imitating Jesus. God's Revolution will eventually topple every government and nation in history.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

This past week after worship, I stunned two Christian men. They were discussing the upcomming presidential elections and decided that our votes all come down to one question: do we believe in capitolism or socialism? After over hearing them I interjected and said "I don't believe in either. I believe in the Kingdom of God." I don't think they understood what I was getting at.

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How can we spend two hours in worshipa and fellowship, praying together, celebrating the Lord's Supper together, singing praises to God with each other, and hearing the Scripture proclaimed and then walk out and the only thing we can think of is American politics?

Jason said...

Rex, thanks! Your question points to the Kingdom and the King we worship who is governs wisely, and, according to Scripture, never, ever, ever plays favorites!

(see Deuteronomy 10:17;
Matthew 5:43-48;
Luke 20:21;
Acts 10:34;
Romans 2:11;
Galatians 2:6;
Ephesians 6:9;
Colossians 3:25;
1 Timothy 5:21;
1 Peter 1:17)

Anonymous said...

Thanks Jason.