Chapter 1 Section Reviews

Question 1

Why is it not wrong for a Christian to be involved in even the “ugly business” of government?

Answer 1

Because Christian’s can set Godly examples in government. To stay out of government is to disobey God.

Question 2

How can government be truly just?

Answer 2

By ruling in the fear of God

Question 3

What is the only sure foundation for understanding government?

Answer 3

The Bible, The Old and New Testaments

Question 4

How is the Trinity a prototype for human government?

Answer 4

The hierarchy of authority within the trinity provides a prototype for human authority.

Question 5

How does man declare God’s glory uniquely?

Answer 5

Being like Him

Question 6

What is the creation mandate?

Answer 6

God’s first command that gave mankind the dominion and rule over the earth and animals.

Question 7

Why does human depravity demand government?

Answer 7

Without government to enforce rules, humanity would not exist due to our sinful nature

Question 8

What is the ultimate obligation of government?

Answer 8

To reward righteousness and punish unrighteousness.

Question 9

Can God use human rulers for His purposes even when they make wrong decisions?

Answer 9

Yes, if the Bible is our Authority

Question 10

What criterion is the basis for distinguishing good from evil?

Answer 10

God’s words and His character.

Question 11

Why should those in government not simply rely on an innate sense of goodness?

Answer 11

Because of human depravity

Question 12

Why is God interested in how we respond to government?

Answer 12

He desires us to obey in an attitude of submission and recognizing the authority from God.

Question 13

What is the result of living in submission to government?

Answer 13

We are submitting to God and his authority

Question 14

Why should the Christian fear to disobey government?

Answer 14

We are disobeying God

Question 15

How should a Christian determine whether to obey his government or not?

Answer 15

God’s law and Word goes first, if the government disobeys that then you are to disobey the government.

Question 16

Why does failure to confront rulers with their obligations violate the Great Commission?

Answer 16

That there is a segment in society to which we have not declared that God has command all over men.

Question 17

How do we know that God desires for Christians to be involved in government?

Answer 17

Not participating in government is a sin.

Question 18

Why is it vital for the Christian to understand his government?

Answer 18

To be a contributing citizen

Question 19

What motivates Christians to participate in their government?

Answer 19

In light of becoming not only a citizen in society but a citizen in heaven.

Question 20

What is the Christian’s main concern for his rulers?

Answer 20

That he or she may rule in the fear of God and recognize His authority.

Question 21

How can we tell that government is part of God’s plan for mankind?

Answer 21

God had specific purposes for Israel that are not exactly applicable for us today. God clearly reveals the necessity of government but not the form of government.

Question 22

What happens when humans are left ungoverned?

Answer 22

Human society turns into anarchy and ultimately destroys itself.

Question 23

What are obligations of a government?

Answer 23

To reward righteousness and punish unrighteousness.

Question 24

Why should the Christian submit to imperfect human government?

Answer 24

To be obedient to God. To serve as an example for unbelievers and silence those that accuse Christians of unrulingness.

Question 25

How does the Great Commission affect our relationship to government?

Answer 25

The Great Commission requires us to confront those that do wrong.