Biblical support

Question 1

Duty to State support

‘give to the…’

Answer 1

‘give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s’ - Mark 12:17

Question 2

duty to state support

‘let every…’

Answer 2

let every person be subject to governing authorities…’ Romans 13:1
St Paul - all power on earth comes from God so any ruling on earth has power because God has given it to them (divine right of Kings)

Question 3

duty to God - Luke 9:57-62

Answer 3

• A father died and son wants to lay him to rest but Jesus says to follow him and to let the dead bury themselves
• Law of state/ human want: bury father
• God’s law = leave and follow Jesus
• Everything is secondary to God

Question 4

True Discipleship support

‘if salt…’

Answer 4

’if salt loses its saltiness, there is no way to make it salty again. It has become worthless’ -Luke 13

Question 5

True Discipleship support

‘your light…’

Answer 5

‘your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.’ - Luke 14

Question 6

True Discipleship support

‘none of you…’

Answer 6

‘jesus concluded, ‘none of you can truly be my disciple unless you give up everything you have.’ - Luke 14:33

Question 7

the confessing church support

‘who will…’

Answer 7

‘who will speak up for those who’s voiceless’ - proverbs

Question 8

costly grace support

‘come with me…’

Answer 8

‘come with me, and I will teach you to catch people.’ At once they left their nets and went with him - Matthew 4:19-20