Controversies in the Church / Politics

  • Chapter 23, Sec. 1-4 by

    The Westminster Confession of Faith has, for hundreds of years, served as the doctrinal foundation of the Reformed churches. In this message, Dr. John Gerstner examines the teaching of the Westminster Confession on civil authorities. 

  • Civil Disobedience by

    The Bible teaches that we must be subject to the authorities God has placed over us, including the civil magistrates. Does that mean that Christians must always obey the state? Is there ever an occasion when Christians are allowed to …

  • Government by

    How are Christians to obey Christ’s command to obey corrupt earthly governments? Do we unconditionally obey earthly governments in obedience to God? How does the Christian live out this dual citizenship? Under what conditions, if any, do we disobey …

  • What Is the Relationship of Church & State? by

    What happens when the state fails to be the state? That is – what happens when the state refuses to protect its citizens? Does the church have the right to speak out? More importantly, is the church obligated to speak out?