The Christian and Government

Authors

A. M. Rehwinkel, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

6-1-1950

Document Type

Article

Keywords

state, government, moral law, society, caesar, christianity, justice, brunner

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Government is not above the Moral I.aw, but subject to it. In fact, government exists for the maintenance of the moral order. "For he is the minister of God to thee for good; but if thou do that which is evil, be afraid" (Rom.13:4). Governments cannot abrogate the Moral Law nor any of the Commandments of the Decalog. The legislation and administration of law must be in harmony with the Moral Law. Governments are responsible to God. "For he is a minister of God."

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Romans 13:4; Acts 5:29; 1 Peter 2:13-14; 1 Timothy 2:2;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Rehwinkel, A. M. (1950) "The Christian and Government," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 21, Article 41.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol21/iss1/41