FFL Unit 4
In Romans 13, the Apostle Paul says civil government is ordained by God and is part of His plan for _____.
-overseeing His creatures -maintaining order -advancing His kingdom
Which of the following factors affect a country's politics?
-the country's laws -the rights and freedoms of its citizens -its economic policies -its position concerning religion
Christians can become involved and make a positive influence on politics by _____.
-voting -writing letters to their elected officials or to the newspaper -serving on a community board or committee -joining a political organization
Review:
....................................
Our presupposition is that the _____________ provides the only correct answers for all issues
Bible
Isaiah prophesied that the government would rest on the shoulders of
Christ
yet doing nothing, is a fruitless endeavor.
Complaining,
Secular humanists would object to a form of government that considers _____________ in any part of its organization or administration.
God
According to Isaiah 9:6, the government rests on the shoulders of
Jesus
do not necessarily mean that political situations will improve.
Shared concerns
The main point of Jesus' sermon to His followers in Matthew 5:13-16 is that they _____.
are to influence the world around them
God loves a
cheerful giver
Politics is the science of ______ government.
civil
In order to be a responsible Christian voter, you must vote for the person whom you believe will serve best and _____.
consider whether or not the candidate will fulfill the guidelines in Romans 13
The issue of foreign relations encompasses anything that affects our relationship with other
countries
professing evangelical Christians in the United States.
estimated 50 million
A civil servant's primary responsibility is to his/her constituents
f
Christians have no responsibilities in the realm of civil government.
f
It is the responsibility of civil governments to decide what is just and what is not.
f
It would be better for Christians if civil government did not exist.
f
The separation of church and state means that Christians should have no part in the affairs of civil government.
f
Twenty-one is the voting age in the United States.
f
Citizens of a country are not affected by their government if they are not interested in politics
false
Just because a candidate's plan might be contrary to what Scripture teaches, it does not mean the plan will eventually fail.
false
What are the three valid forms of government which have been given a specific purpose and are ordained by God?
family church state
To "season" society means we are to _____.
influence society with our beliefs, worldview
A widely held opinion is that religion and politics are
inseparable
Romans 13:4 states that the primary ministry of the government is one of _________, which is a major function of civil government
justice
The execution of ___________ is a primary duty of government officials.
justice
Four of the major concerns voters have when deciding which candidate to support are the economy, education, foreign relations, and
law enforcement
addresses any aspect of crime prevention
law enforcement issue
Christians are to be salt and
light
Let your ________ so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
light
Paul wrote that God established civil authority and that people in such positions of authority are His
ministers
Governing authorities are
ministers of God
When salt loses its savor, it is good for
nothing
It is the responsibility of the _____ to educate children.
parents
The ultimate responsibility of educating children lies with
parents
Candidates for public office use the concerns of voters as ______________ for acquiring votes.
platforms
says that we are "one nation under God."
pledge to the American flag
Most of our alliances with other nations are based upon their
possession of something we want
As part of our involvement, we must
pray for our nation
of wealth through taxation is a breach of the eighth commandment.
redistribution
When civil servants use their authority to oppress the righteous, it is because those who voted for the elected officials lost sight of their responsibility to consider ____ precepts concerning civil government.
scriptural
During Bible times, salt was used as a preservative and as a
seasoning
God is ____________, and therefore all laws and authority derive from Him.
sovereign
Those who believe in God realize He is __________ and that all laws and authority derive from Him.
sovereign
According to Romans 13, a civil servant is a minister of God.
t
Citizens of a country are affected by their government, whether they are interested in politics or not.
t
Many Christian voters do not have a biblical worldview.
t
Politics is the science of civil government.
t
Psalm 2 makes it clear that God is sovereign over the affairs of nations.
t
Psalm 2 makes it obvious that God is sovereign over all
the world's governments
Candidates all claim to have the best plan pertaining to key issues in order to address citizens' concerns and get their votes
true
Religion and politics are inseparable because one's religion will affect how one believes a government should be organized.
true
The Bible addresses every part of life and culture, including government.
true
The principle in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 is that you get back what you put in.
true
The voters' responsibility is to choose candidates they believe have the plans that will truly work.
true
The topic of the economy includes _____.
unemployment rates, minimum wage, prices of goods and services, taxes, imports and exports
The way to determine which candidate's plans will actually ________ is to examine which of them best conforms to Scripture.
work
what you sow.
you reap
