Less contentious time between journalists and the President

Sam shares a clip from the 1960’s of Pres. John F. Kennedy addressing the journalists in Washington D.C. The tone of the audio shows a less contentious time between journalists and the President.

 

What is article V of the Constitution?

What is article V of the Constitution? Why is it such a controversial concept? Does it need to be enacted at this time? Why or why not?

6/22/17 – Article V. Current cultural trends. Reviewing Trump’s presidency

Article V. Current cultural trends. Reviewing Trump’s presidency. We are joined by George Barna (Executive Director of American Culture and Faith Institute) and David New (Constitutional Attorney). Topics discussed include: What is article V of the Constitution? Is lack of a solid Biblical Worldview in Christianity due to the failure of proper discipleship? Why have we come to the point that what’s taking place in culture today is having a negative impact on the raising of children? Why does it appear that so many people have a hatred for President Trump?

6/20/17 – A conversation with former Senator Tom Coburn. Discussion of current events

A conversation with former Senator Tom Coburn. Article V Movement. Current Events: Observations about Sunday’s London Terror Attack. The “most expensive U.S. House race in history.”

Is Government safety incompatible with the Gospel?

Our government has a responsibility to keep Americans safe. Is that incompatible with the message of the Gospel?

The nature and role of God: As referenced in the Declaration of Independence

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?

10 Essential Principles of God’s Plan for a Blessed 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)

True justice without acknowledgement of sin

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?

The Answer to Lawlessness: Either Freedom or Dictatorship

The Answer to Lawlessness: Either Freedom or Dictatorship. We have a problem of lawlessness, in this nation, in Europe, and increasingly around the world. Unless we properly identify the problem and the Cause, we will not embrace right solutions. So, in a few brief words, identify from a biblical perspective, the cause of the lawlessness we’re seeing, the disrespect for human life, and the mentality of a Bernie Sanders who believes that Christians are disqualified from serving in any position in government? What are some solutions?

Washington D.C. is a young person’s world

Although a city dominated by Senators and Congressman who are usually older and more mature. Peggy Nienaber (Faith & Action, DC) explains how Washington D.C. is a young person’s world.