civil government Flashcards
1
Q
Who instituted civil government and for what purpose?
A
God for punishing wrong and maintaining good order
2
Q
What two kingdomsare distinguished and what are the characteristics of each?
A
Civil realm - governed by reason, Christ’s kingdom - governed by god’s word
3
Q
May a Christian disobey government
A
Yes, if they command you to go against god’s word and sin, you must disobey civil authority, but you must also accept the consequences of your actions (acts 5:29 - “we must obey god rather than men” )
