Would Jesus Vote in the Upcoming Election?
Preacher: David Blase | Series: Messages | Congregational singing and message from Bro. David Blase.
1. Is this a legitimate question? Yes!
If it is a legitimate question on any subject, then it is on. this one!
1 Corinthians 11:1
Ephesians 5:1-17
1 Peter 2:21-25
2. Since we are to “follow in HIS steps”, how did Jesus relate to the government?
A. We know He paid taxes (Matthew 17:24-27)
B. Jesus said, “Render unto Ceaser”. Matthew 22:15-22
C. Jesus was not an Outlaw (Matthew 27:24)
D. God’s Word encourages Good Citizenship!
Romans 13;1-17
1 Peter 2:13-17
1 Timothy 2:1-4
3. If Jesus were here today, who would He vote for?
He would PRAY! He always did!
Jesus in IN US as believers!
We must study the issues of this election (1 Chronicles 12:32 “they were men who
had an understanding of the times…………to KNOW what Israel ought to do”
4. Issues of the day:
Dr. Ronnie Floyd said:
1. Leadership.
2. Justice.
3.Family.
4. Morality.
5. Life
Dr. Francis Shaffer said:
5 Priorties
1. Dignity of human life
2. Importance of the Family
3. Religious freedom of speech in schools
4. Human rights and need for justice
5. The compassionate use of accumulated wealth.
Dr. Edwin Nutzer:
7 issues of the day;
1. Character and Integrity (Proverbs 29: 2,4, 12)
2. Sanctity of Human Life (Psalm 139:13)
3. Same sex marriage. (Leviticus 18:22)
4. Freedom for religious speech (Acts 4:18-20)
5. Racial equality (Acts 17:16; Revelation 5:9,10)
6. National security (Nehemiah 4:8,9)
7. Taxation and government spending. (Nehemiah 5:4,5)