One of our specific obligations in prayer is to pray for those in positions of civil authority. Paul makes this clear in his first letter to the young evangelist Timothy:
“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are [...]
Pray for Those in Authority
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:51 am by Andy Sochor
Does the Bible Promote Socialism?
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 11:05 pm by Andy Sochor
Socialism is becoming more accepted in our society. Proponents of it are more open in advocating for it and it holds less of a stigma than it once did. However, there is still a large percentage of people that reject this political and economic philosophy — many of these are religious people. Those who promote [...]
Why Christians Should Vote
Posted on October 12, 2010 at 2:54 am by Andy Sochor
[An important set of elections is taking place in three weeks. As we still have the opportunity to vote in this country, it is important that we cast our votes primarily as Christians, rather than Republicans, Democrats, or Independents. I encourage you to consider the Biblical teachings addressed in this article by Tim Haile. He [...]
Government: A Minister of God, or of Satan?
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 11:19 pm by Andy Sochor
Christians live in the world, but are not of the world (Romans 12:2). We are part of a kingdom that is spiritual and eternal (John 18:36; Daniel 2:44). Yet while here on the earth, we live under the rule of civil authorities. How are we, as Christians, to view these leaders?
Controversy Over Same-Sex “Marriage”
Posted on August 15, 2010 at 10:29 pm by Andy Sochor
With the recent court rulings in California over same-sex marriage, this debate has once again come to the forefront of our society. Whenever a political or social hot topic overlaps into matters of spiritual consequence, Christians can find great opportunities to talk with others about the Scriptures. With this issue in mind, let us be [...]
Three Branches of Government
Posted on August 9, 2010 at 8:46 pm by Andy Sochor
The U.S. Constitution specifies three separate branches that make up our government: legislative, executive, and judicial. These branches of government are not unique to the United States. Every government will carry out these functions in one way or another.
When it comes to the rule of God, His government performs the same legislative, executive, and judicial [...]
God Wants Men to be Free
Posted on July 3, 2010 at 3:44 pm by Andy Sochor
July 4, 1776, thirteen American colonies declared their independence from the British Empire. One of the fundamental reasons for this was the fact that each individual has been given freedom by God. The Declaration of Independence states that all men “are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty [...]
