Christ-centered Bible devotions, pastoral encouragement, and practical resources for ordinary Christians and pastors.
After another shooting involving federal officers in Minneapolis, Christians are left asking how Scripture shapes our response to government authority, self-defense, protest, and restraint. Romans 13 offers sober guidance for faith, conscience, and obedience in moments when emotions run hot and facts are still unfolding.
Psalm 2 shatters the illusion that the world’s power is ultimate. Nations rage, rulers plot—but Christ reigns. His throne is not waiting on permission. This Psalm is a warning to rebels and a comfort to the faithful: the world is at war with Christ, but the war is already lost. The King has been enthroned—and His rule is forever.
The content emphasizes the Christian perspective on government, asserting that authorities are ordained by God and should be obeyed, as illustrated in Romans 13. It discusses the relationship between church and state, the responsibilities of Christians in voting, and calls for cooperation with authorities while maintaining the primacy of God’s commands over human laws.