The Southern Baptists have now adopted a “gender-inclusive” translation of the Bible. What is wrong with changing a few words in Scripture for clarifications sake?
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/06/southern-baptists-embrace-gender-inclusive-language-in-the-bible/529935/
The second paragraph of the Declaration recognizes another aspect of the role and nature of God. It says: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are, Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” What were the Founding Fathers discussing by this statement?
Why is it important that the first and most important foundational principle starts with understanding the nature and role of God whether that be an individual, a family, or a nation?
Our founders embraced a set of Essential Biblical principles when laying down the foundation for our nation. The pulpits preached them and they were incorporated into our Declaration of Independence and into our Constitution. These were first laid down by William Penn in PA.
Our founders believed that our citizens had to know and be taught what the Bible said about 10 essential principles or we could never have nor keep a free nation built on self government.
10 Essential Principles of God’s Plan for a Blessed Nation
1. Understand the Nature and Role of God
1. God is Sovereign. Rev 21:6
2. God is Creator and Sustainer of life. Col.1:16,17
3. God is Supreme Authority. I Tim. 6:15
4. God delegated man as His Creation overseer -Gen 1:26
2. Understand the Nature of Man
1. Man is born a sinner. Rom 5:12
2. Man is depraved and doesn’t naturally do right. Mark 7:21-23
3. Understand the Purpose for Government
1. Government is to enact justice. Romans 13:1-6
2. Government is to punish evil and praise good. I Pet. 2:13,14
4. Understand the Purpose for Law
1. The Law is to establish the framework for right
actions and to enact justice. I Tim. 1:9
2. The Law was made for Lawbreaker.
5. Understand the natural tendency of government
1. Gov’t tends to consolidate control. Gen. 11:1-9
2. Government tends to take the place of ‘God’.
6. Understand the components of Biblical Justice–Isa. 59:14
1. Truth is the absolute standard.
2. Mercy‘s goal is restoration.
3. Equity is judgment imparted without partiality.
7. Understand the need for Maintaining a Republic
1. Maintaining a republic requires responsible citizens
2. Maintaining a republic requires responsible
government leaders
8. Understand the need to build in safeguards
1. Man is naturally selfish
2. God initiated separation of powers. Isa 33:22
9. Understand the need to Biblically educate
1. Parents must train their children in God’s ways. Prov.22:6
2. Parents must teach the history of God’s blessings.
Josh.4:19-24
10. Understand the need for prayer for God’s help in building
the nation. (Ps. 127:1; I Kings 8:54-60, II Chron. 7:14)
How does God think about such a thing – neither male nor female, – just an X?
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2017/06/oregon_becomes_first_state_to.html
Is it possible to have true justice or a functioning justice department or legal system if you disregard personal choice and the reality of sin and evil?
What is the most critical component in cultivating future leaders?
Sam Rohrer & George Barna (Executive Director of American Culture and Faith Institute) discuss solutions for ‘born again’ Christians to truly live out their faith in today’s culture.
How can people live life’s so content to be disconnected from basic Christian doctrines?
When these respondents who define themselves as being ‘born again’, who’ve confessed their sins and accepted Christ rather than trying to earn their way into heaven – when only 37% believe that it’s impossible to earn one’s way into heaven – meaning 63% believe you can earn your way to heaven, and 75 % believe that all people are basically good. What are some implications of these findings on our nation, our families and the Church?
www.culturefaith.com/where-born-agains-are-missing-the-mark/
Get the Stand in the Gap App on your iPhone or Android to tune in to the latest!
The American Pastors Network, its members, staff, associates, and affiliates claim no responsibility for the overall content, products, or representations contained within any outside website links. The inclusion of a link is not necessarily intended as an endorsement of all products or material found on that link.
© 2024 American Pastors Network.
The American Pastors Network is a Ministry Program Affiliate of Capstone Legacy Foundation
(a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian Community Foundation registered nationwide)
