Authority Can Be a Blessing We, as humans, naturally buck authority and love to push the limits. We test our parents, teachers, and even our own self-preservation to see just how far we can go. We are taught by our culture to be individuals; we stand alone and decide for ourselves what is right or …
If you’re familiar with Jesus’ ministry, then you probably know that the people of his time were looking for their Savior to be an earthly king. And to be fair, “power” and “authority” usually denote secular ruling in the form of government, caesars, or kings. The nation of Israel expected a coup d’état; a military …
Pastor Jenson covers civil authority in this week’s sermon. We know that evil exists in this world and that God governs it two ways. He governs and limits evil either by grace and mercy or by force of law. God does not abandon us but rather, He works through all means to the blessing of …