The Apostle Paul gives us instructions on how to have political conversations. Let’s read what he has to say in the venerable King James Version … Let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ (Philippians 1:27, KJV). The Greek word translated as “conversation” is “politea.” We get our word “politics” from this […]
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First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way (1 Timothy 2:1-2, ESV). Today, November 8, 2022, America votes – unless you voted early (I
I find it increasingly difficult to discuss politics. Mention one of the following words – Biden, Trump, vaccine, CRT, Afghanistan, inflation, abortion, police, or voters’ rights – and instantly my defenses go up. How about you? In this Interruption, I’m not criticizing the narrow-minded people who disagree with me. I’m going to consider why I’m
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For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:11 Is Jesus political? Yes, He is both left and right. Jesus criticized both left and right politics in His day, concluding with both the right and left, in a
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