UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Training Christians in the biblical principles of citizenship & statesmanship
“For Such a Time as This”
Week 1 – The Nature of Freedom and Liberty
- The Cycle of Freedom
- Bible Study on Freedom and Liberty
- Definition of Liberty
- Definition of other Words
- Character and Virtue – the bedrocks
- Overview – Theology, Proverbs, History – also Personal commands vs. commands to civic govt.
Reading and Resources
- 1775-07-07 - The Duty of Standing Fast in Spiritual and Civil Liberties, Jacob Duche
- The Cycle of Freedom Card
- Article 1 – Are the Scales Falling from Our Eyes ?
- Article 2 - The meaning of Words – John Roberts – words no longer matter
Additional Items
- Cycle of Freedom Cards
Week 2 – The Structures of Freedom and Liberty
- The Reformation
- The Four Structures of a Healthy Society
- The Early Part of the Pilgrim Story
- The Pilgrims bringing the seed
Reading and Resources
- Four Structures of a Healthy Society – Handout
- Article 1 - Totalitarianism
Week 3 – The Pilgrim Story
- Their coming here
- The Mayflower Compact
- God’s Providences
- The 5 Pilgrim Keys
Reading and Resources
- 1620 - Letter to the Pilgrims – Pastor John Robinson
- 1620 – The Mayflower Compact
- 1630 - City on a Hill Sermon – A Model of Christian Charity – John Winthrop
Week 4 – The Pulpit of the American Revolution
- Stories of Pastors – their courage, boldness, and manliness
- Sermon Samples from the Period
Reading and Resources
- Pastors Biography
Week 5– The Declaration of Independence
- 9 Key Concepts Everyone Should Know
- The Biblical Principles of the DOI
- 25 Declarations the DOI makes
- The Names of God
Reading and Resources
- 1776-04-19- Jonas Clark – Gods Providence and Protection
- The Declaration of Independence w/ helps
- Article 1
Additional Items
- Appeal to Heaven Flag
Week 6– God’s Providences During the Revolutionary War
- Gods Providences During Revolutionary War
- Gods Providences Post War
- Gods Providences as Judgment
Reading and Resources
- 1776-05-17- John Witherspoon – God’s Providences – evident to all
- 1789-04-30 - George Washington – Inaugural Address
- Article 1
Week 7– The U.S. Constitution
- DOI and Constitution Work Together
- The Biblical Principles of the Constitution
- 5 Key Concepts of US Constitution
- Apple of Gold, Frame of Silver
Reading and Resources
- Read the US Constitution
- 1798-09-17 - George Washington’s Farewell Address
- Article 1
- Article 2
Additional Items
- Apple of Gold Plaque
Week 8– The U.S. Constitutional System
- Vertical Separation
- Checks and Balances
- Judiciary to be feared
- Item
Reading and Resources
- PDF Book – Understanding the US Constitutional System
Week 9 – The Bill of Rights
- The Bill of Rights
- What the First Amendment Really Says
- The History of Separation of Church and State
- the articles
- first amendment, second, 9, 10
Reading and Resources
Week10– The Duty of Keeping Government in Check
- Biblical Principles of Government - Romans 13
- The Nature of Man
- The Nature of Government
Reading and Resources
- 1750-01-30 – Concerning Unlimited Submission - Jonathan Mayhew Sermon
Week 11– Christian Citizenship– what it looks like
- Steward of Your Vote
- Character in Office
- Salt, Light, Truth, Wisdom on the Issues
Reading and Resources
Week 12– Christian Statesmanship – what it looks like
- Special panel discussion – Rob Byran, Dan Bishop, Matt Joyner, others….
Reading and Resources
- The Bible and Cultural Issues – Wayne Grudeman
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