What Is the Relationship between Church and State?

In the United States, people often hear the phrase “separation of church and state.” Many assume this means the government should rule without taking God into account. But that idea is a distortion of the truth. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains where the government ultimately gets its authority: from God Himself. God ordained the state to protect life and promote justice. Christians must respect and honor their earthly authorities but at the same time remember that God is the highest authority of all. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Publisher: Ligonier Ministries
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781642890549

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R. C. Sproul, the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries, was known for his ability to communicate the deep truths of the Christian faith. He wass president of Reformation Bible College, preached at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and teached on the daily rad

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‘R.C Sproul takes a complex topic (State / Church) Relations and condenses it to what is most important in our day to day life, namely that christians should respect the divinely appointed authority of government and that as followers of Christ they are to be a model of the best citizens. However, at the same time, Christians are disobey the ordinances of the State or any authority in areas that are in direct conflict with God’s laws.’ Dan