Does God Appoint Tyrants and Should We Submit To Them? A Look into Romans 13 with Dr. Jim Cassidy - Part 1

Join Rev. Chris Gordon, Dr. Jim Cassidy and Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan as they delve into Romans 13 and its implications for Christians' engagement with politics and governing authorities. They discuss why political discourse has become so prominent in Christian circles, the challenges of a fractured culture, and the influence of mainstream media on church discussions. The conversation explores the aim of Romans 13, the nature of respect shown to the State, and the historical tendency of Christians to support dubious political leaders. They also tackle the idea of a 'Christian prince,' the dangers of Christian nationalism, and where in scripture Jesus vies for power. The discussion further examines the role of Christians as calming agents, the transient nature of earthly kingdoms versus the enduring heavenly kingdom, and the government's true responsibilities. Drawing on insights from Meredith Kline and Abraham Kuyper, they explore the concept of the state's authority and its relationship to the church, the Lex Talionis, and Calvin's views on wicked rulers. The episode concludes with a discussion on God's sovereignty, the Two Kingdoms doctrine (2K), and the concept of Radical Two Kingdom (R2K) theology.