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The Reformed Faith on Civil Government

David Engelsma·1988-12-01
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No one can doubt the importance of sound, clear understanding of civil government, of the authority that civil government has over him, and of the duty he has toward civil government. Not only does Scripture make the Christian's relationship to the state part of his, or her, thankful, holy life (Rom. 13:1-7; I Pet. 2:11-17) but also the broad sphere of the state's power assures that each of us comes into direct contact with civil government, or is affected by civil government, daily. The...

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David Engelsma
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1988-12-01

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Scripture References
Romans
Romans 13:1-7Romans 13Romans 13:1Romans 13:5
1 Peter
1 Peter 2:11-171 Peter 2:14
John 19:11
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