Some readers have asked whether God’s Law in Scripture forbids ordained ministers from holding civil office. Recent discussions as well as some unfortunately hasty reading of theonomic literature have led to some controversy over the matter. The short answer to the question is, “Yes,” an ordained minister can hold civil office. There is no Scriptural […]
How freedom was lost: a tale of two rebellions
Restoring America One County at a Time Chapter 9: National Defense 9.2.a. How Freedom Was Lost (A Tale of Two Rebellions) In regard to original intent, a mere Amendment would not be enough to withstand the military powers its larger brother, the Constitution itself, gave to the new central government. This problem is best illustrated […]
War and the military: how freedom was lost (the beginnings)
Restoring America One County at a Time Chapter 9: National Defense 9.2. How Freedom Was Lost The destruction of the early Puritan-American views of the military, of voluntary militias, etc., as described previously, began with the first skirmish of the first world war—not World War I, mind you, but what was perhaps the first true […]
Are these hurricanes and earthquakes God’s end times judgment?
When we experience devastating natural disasters, people often ask, “Why”? Some blame or give credit to God. Others make political statements, like Jennifer Lawrence who said, “You’re watching these hurricanes now, and it’s really hard … not to feel Mother Nature’s rage or wrath.” There is no such thing as Mother Nature. Nature is a thing, not […]
Charles Hodge on southern secession and slavery
We previously posted an excerpt on the “sacred right” of secession (or “revolution”) written by Princeton theologian Charles Hodge. Surprising as that may have been, it hardly means Hodge supported southern aims. Earlier in the same essay, he argued what everyone knew at the time, but so many deny today: the South seceded over slavery. […]
Wars and Rumors of Wars: An Introduction
Wars and Rumors of Wars Audio Commentary By Gary DeMar ******************** The first three audio presentations cover the Introduction to Wars and Rumors of Wars. I do not cover everything that’s in the book. You’ll want the book edition to study the Bible references and footnotes. The fourth audio in this series is a critique […]