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”
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Timeless truths from America’s treasury
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)”
How the seed of local self-government is planted (Part I)
Samuel Adams*—The Father of the Revolution—reminds us that the art of self-government is learned through “the study and practice of the exalted virtues of the Christian system …” Let [pastors] … Continue reading “How the seed of local self-government is planted (Part I)”
Teach the children: The Christian form of our government. (Part II)
Every human person God created is endowed with the ability to self-govern, and we as Americans must protect that right by law. In order to do that, we must learn … Continue reading “Teach the children: The Christian form of our government. (Part II)”
Teach the children: The Christian form of our government. (Part I)
Honor, justice, and humanity, forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive from us. … Continue reading “Teach the children: The Christian form of our government. (Part I)”
Teach the children: How to keep a good conscience
“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.” George Washington, “Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation,” Rule #110, 1744 … Continue reading “Teach the children: How to keep a good conscience”