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NASB | Matthew 22:21 They *said to Him, "Caesar's." Then He *said to them, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 22:21 They said, "[The Emperor Tiberius] Caesar's." Then He said to them, "Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's." |
Bible Question:
What is an acceptiable "Biblical question?" Why can a "Biblical question" not be asked concerning politics? This sounds very much like the opposite end of another question concerning Church and state. Carefull with your answers, please. I know this is not a political forum. This is the very reason I participate herein, I hope to see biblical, not worldly answers. Are not the professors herein strong enough in the Word to give biblical answers concerning political questions without quarreling? There are many people who have sincere questions concerning biblical principles where politics are concerned. Questions which should be answered in such a forum. Were there a Christian Political forum, perhaps such would be better, but I know of none, so does this relieve us of our responsibilities as Christians concerning political questions? Or are we scaired that the true nature of some will surface and they may be seen in a different light? Scripture states that we should know our brethren. Not that we should knopw them except for their political views. Or do we in this forum, not wish to know one another this deep? Politics are nasty. We live in a nasty world. We are not to be conformed to this nasty world. But does this mean that just because we are Christians, we are not to vote, or share our questions and Gods Word concerning such? Or are we simply not to do this in the "Study Bible Forum?" Sincerely in Christ GB |
Bible Answer: Glory Bound: In simple terms, an "acceptable Bible question" is one for which one could reasonably expect that the Bible provides the answer. If you can ask a political question the answer to which can be found in Scripture, fine, ask it. But you won't find anything in Scripture that endorses a certain political candidate or a specific political party. Hence, it is most inappropriate to ask whether a Christian can be a Democrat, a Republican, or something else. The owner of this Forum is the Lockman Foundation. It has established guidelines for users to follow. You are off base I'm afraid with your comment about church and state. This Forum is neither. It is a Forum designed for and dedicated to the study of the word of God. It is not a sounding board for promoting opinions, biases, politics, or how to bake fudge brownies. Perhaps you would benefit by reading and learning what the guidelines are, the better to equip yourself to benefit both yourself and others as you continue as an active user of StudyBibleForum. ...... One final comment. The Bible is the word of God, a sacred text that deals with eternal truth and spiritual matters. While it contains much wisdom and teaching that can, and indeed should, be inculcated into the daily lives of God's people, it is not a textbook on political science. Jesus said in Matthew 22:21, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's." And Peter and the other apostles when they stood before the Council (Acts 5:17-32) said to the high priest, "We must obey God rather than men" (v.29). These passages give much insight into the relationship of the Christian to his state. We are as Christians merely sojourners of any country in which we live, for our true citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20) and we are fellow citizens with all the saints and are of God's household (Ephesians 2:19). ...... Yes, I believe with all my heart that a Christian should be diligent to study the issues, the candidates, and the platforms on which they stand; and to vote for godly candidates. ..... As a Christian I would not and cannot endorse any person or group who upholds murder of unborn children, banishment of the Bible from public places, same-sex marriages or any other thing that conflicts squarely with the clear teaching of God's word. ..... But we don't need to debate politics on this Forum. We need to seek God's wisdom and will for our lives; and having done this, it is doubtful than any of us will have any problem with making right political choices. --Hank |
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