“Since the civil ruler has the authority to wield armed might, a unity of civil powers in one body tends to corrupt it toward tyranny. God has also created man to be self-governing, that is, to diffuse authority among men, to maximize the extent of man’s volitional allegiance to Him in the performance of his duties…. The principle of civil government which satisfies this desire is vertical unity and diversity in the nature of the union. The form which best employs this principle is a federal republic.”
Herb Titus and Gerald Thompson, America’s Heritage: Constitutional Liberty
What is the nature of God’s sovereignty over his Creation? What role does civil government play? How does this concern the reach of government today and how to contain it?
Teach the Children
- God is Sovereign over all men as Creator.
- All of life including civil government is under the Lordship of Christ.
- Jurisdiction is the delegated power or right of exercising authority.
“Christ is … seated … at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.” Ephesians 1:20-23