Godliness in Public Life
Ronald Vanoverloop expounds Titus 3:1-2 to develop a Reformed doctrine of Christian civic responsibility and public godliness. The article argues that believers have a God-given, non-conditional calling to submit to civil authorities and conduct themselves as good citizens and neighbors in their communities, grounding this obligation in the work of Christ and the sanctifying grace of the Spirit.
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. Titus 3:1, 2 The correct understanding of the truth of Scripture is evidenced in a life of godliness (Titus 1:1). This godliness is to be manifest in the believer's life in the home and in the church. And the text we consider emphasizes the fact that this godliness is to be manifest in the...
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