God's Plan for Government

Elvin Stauffer

Aug 29, 2025

Short Articles

National government is authorized by God to administer laws and punish crime. However, in the church of Christ, the members are subject to the higher law of God. Where there is conflict between the two, "we ought to obey God rather than men", as did the early apostles.

Can a Deeply Religious Person Be Involved in Politics?

Roger Berry

Aug 23, 2025

Short Articles

Politics is, by its very nature, the art of compromise. Christianity, by its very nature, is a voluntary faith that does not force itself on others. The temptation is to trust in the hope that somehow Christianizing politics and government will lead to the betterment of society.

Eroding Religion

Roger Berry

Aug 22, 2025

Short Articles

Compromise in churches in the last century has led to many problems in our society. We need to get back to the Bible and its sure foundation, or we and our children will become not only irreligious, but even agnostic and eventually atheistic.

Who Should We Support?

Llewellyn Martin

Jul 08, 2024

Short Articles

As a Christian, how do you know which side of the various conflicts that arise in our world to "support" in your conversation?

Ignore the Sideshow

Lyndon Burkholder

Sep 22, 2021

Short Articles

Only the Gospel of Jesus has the answers to the world's problems. Politics is a sideshow that Satan is directing to distract our attention elsewhere. Ignore the distraction and join the real program: Christ's work on earth through the community of genuine believers.

Relating to Our Government

Lyndon Burkholder

Nov 23, 2020

Sermons

So...we say we are citizens of the Heavenly Kingdom. How much should we be involved with the affairs that govern this country? Is it okay to have a favored political candidate? Do we have rights? A look at examples and explicit commands from the Bible to help us live as citizens of a Better World.

The War Continues-Constantine to the Reformation

Ernest Strubhar

Sep 15, 2020

Sermons

Godly living was, at first, the mark of true Christianity. But gradually, doctrinal orthodoxy became so important as to make it seem that God would overlook all kinds of ungodliness, but not incorrect doctrine. A walk through history that shows how Christianity evolved to "doctrianity" instead.

Why Not Serve as Jurors?

Lamar Sensenig

Aug 21, 2020

Sermons

Why not? Well...can a Christian serve without breaching the Biblical principle of the unequal yoke? without resisting evil? without blurring the line between church and state? without taking revenge? The Christian has a higher calling than that of a juror: to be an ambassador of peace and love.

The Ordinance of Baptism

Lyndon Burkholder

Aug 14, 2020

Short Articles

Baptism is an ordinance that Jesus mentioned, and Himself practiced. The early church understood baptism to be a necessary step of obedience. What is the significance of this rite? How can we maintain a Scriptural view and practice of this ordinance?

The Christian Relating to Politics

Duane Witmer

Feb 14, 2020

Sermons

The organized patterns of relationships and interaction in society is what the Bible calls the “world”. Four basic principles will guide us to right thinking and action as we relate to society and politics, and the follower of Christ needs to keep them crystal clear.

Biblical Basis of Anabaptism - Part 3

Lester Burkholder

May 18, 2019

Sermons

As Anabaptists began to feel at home in the New World, they accepted prominent political positions, and persecution decreased as differences between them and the world lessened. But there were - and are - some who believe that their lifestyle will show that they follow the meek and lowly Christ.

My Responsibility to My Country

Jesse Hostetler

Apr 29, 2019

Sermons

To whom does a citizen owe allegiance? How will he display his loyalty? What are the earmarks of those who declare themselves to be seekers of a better country?

Biblical Basis Of Anabaptism - Part 2

Lester Burkholder

Mar 23, 2019

Sermons

The Anabaptists believed that true faith would show itself in how life was lived, and following the example of their King, Jesus, they loved even those who persecuted and killed them.

The Peaceable Kingdom of God

Dale Burkholder

Jun 19, 2018

e-Books

What is the nature of God's kingdom? By the kingdom of God, we are not talking about a kingdom that defends itself with guns or other weapons. We are talking about the spiritual reign of Jesus Christ, who lives in the hearts and lives of those who believe and follow Him as their Lord and Master.

The Message of the Kingdom

Kai Steinman

Apr 16, 2018

Sermons

If you are a “God and country” Christian, this message may seem strange to you. Kai assumes a conflict between God and country, and goes on to speak to what unrivaled loyalty to God’s kingdom can really mean.

Separation of Church and State

Wilmer Martin

Apr 16, 2018

Sermons

In an era of politically active churches and religious organizations, Christians need to ask the question: “Are church and state truly compatible?” There are intrinsic, irreconcilable differences, including its purpose, structure and method of control.

The Christian and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Lester Burkholder

May 26, 2017

Short Articles

How does a conservative, nonresistant Christian respond when asked to pledge allegiance to the United States flag? Don’t they represent another country?