Justice exists as an attribute of Creator God. He provides for humanity through his Word—Christ—as the arbitrator of man’s nature. We are mistaken to assume that equality is the basis … Continue reading “How could injustice and intolerable conditions be overcome?”
Discerning Moment
Timeless truths from America’s treasury
Social justice cannot exist apart from God.
Both society and justice are governed by God and his Word. Justice is a virtue, an attribute of God that gives to everyone what is his due. Justice requires an … Continue reading “Social justice cannot exist apart from God.”
American Federalism: Local Self-Government with Union*
Lesson Three And he said to them, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is … Continue reading “American Federalism: Local Self-Government with Union*”
What is the Source of Individual Liberty?*
Lesson Two The history of the Bible and the history of American liberty are inseparable. The Bible is the source of individual liberty—salvation from sin through Jesus Christ. It is … Continue reading “What is the Source of Individual Liberty?*”
Does Mankind have the Power for Self-Government? Part Two
Lesson One Part Two Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34 1. What is the basic principle of American Federalism?The legacy of liberty … Continue reading “Does Mankind have the Power for Self-Government? Part Two”
Does Mankind have the Power for Self-Government? Part One
Lesson One Part One I can of my own self do nothing. John 5:30 1. What produces mankind’s ability to be self-governed? James Madison, writing in The Federalist, said: … Continue reading “Does Mankind have the Power for Self-Government? Part One”
The Christian Principle of American Political Union* Part II
Til we come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God… Ephesians 4:13 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made … Continue reading “The Christian Principle of American Political Union* Part II”
What makes America unique?
The answer is its founding text (U.S. Constitution), the Bible and the God of the Bible! Righteousness exalts a nation Proverbs 14:34 Our Founders almost universally taught that for liberty … Continue reading “What makes America unique?”
The Christian Principle of American Political Union* Part I
“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of … Continue reading “The Christian Principle of American Political Union* Part I”
How the seed of local self-government is planted (Part II)
“The government of the United States is acknowledged by the wise and good of other nations, to be the most free, impartial, and righteous government of the world; …. for … Continue reading “How the seed of local self-government is planted (Part II)”