Christ and Culture, Part 7: God and Government
Should we as Christians be involved in the political process? We are called to be separate from the world, but we are called to have an impact in the world.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What stood out to you most in this message?
- How have you struggled with whether or not a believer in Jesus should be involved in the political process in our country?
- What new information did you glean from this message about how our political process works and the responsibility we have as believers to engage?
- How have you come to clarity on the notion of America being a Christian nation? It was discussed that our nations was founded on biblical principles, but the application over the years is a different matter. Discuss your perspective.
- Discuss the tension between submitting to the governing authorities as in Romans 13 with the potential reality of civil disobedience.
- Under what circumstances do you see yourself as possibly being disobedient to the governing authorities?
- What additional questions or concerns were raised in your mind as a result of this message?