S2E22 – Introduction to Sphere Sovereignty

S2E22 – Introduction to Sphere Sovereignty

Author: Governed by God June 22, 2022 Duration: 1:08:18
Today I posted my recording of a class I have been teaching at Hilltown Baptist Church titled God and Government. This week I provide an introduction into sphere sovereignty and look at the various responsibilities of each sphere. Individuals are ordained by God to exercise self-control and to govern their daily activities. Families are ordained to provide healthcare, welfare, and education to the next generation. Churches are ministries of reconciliation ordained to make disciples of all nations. Finally, the civil sphere is ordained to provide justice and maintain peace. As always, if you have any law/government related questions, feel free to email me at thegbgpodcast@gmail.com, and I will be happy to address them on the program. Thank you and God bless! Follow me on Facebook or Twitter or go to www.ericluppold.com Please support me on Patreon!

How should a person of faith understand the world of laws, politics, and civic duty? Governed by God explores that very question, offering a thoughtful and scripture-based examination of civil government and our role within it. This isn't about partisan politics, but rather a foundational look at how biblical principles intersect with the structures of human authority. Each episode digs into topics of law and civics, seeking to frame contemporary issues through a timeless lens. The host welcomes engagement, often addressing listener questions directly in the show, which adds a personal and practical dimension to the discussions. If you've ever wondered how your spiritual convictions inform your view of citizenship, justice, or societal order, this podcast provides a space for that exploration. Tune in for conversations that are both intellectually grounded and deeply rooted in Christian thought, challenging you to consider the intersection of divine truth and human governance.
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S2E26 – Biblical Principles of Government [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:26
Today I posted Week 5 of the class that I have been teaching at Hilltown Baptist Church titled God and Government. This week I discussed biblical principles of government. More specifically, we looked at how Scripture gi…
S2E25 – Stewardship and Citizenship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:18
Today I posted Week 4 of the class that I have been teaching at Hilltown Baptist Church titled God and Government. This week, while I was away, my friend and fellow teacher Brad Lanning taught on the topic of stewardship…
S2E24 – The Kingdom of God [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:39
Today I posted Week 3 of the class that I have been teaching at Hilltown Baptist Church titled God and Government. This week we look at the biblical concept of the kingdom of God, or the kingdom of Heaven. What is this k…
S2E23 – Boundaries and Broken Spheres [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:01
Today I posted Week 2 of the class that I have been teaching at Hilltown Baptist Church on God and government. This week we look at how the various spheres of government relate to each other and, at times, overlap. We al…
S2E21 – Abortion in the Ancient World (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:19
(00:40) Abortion in the Ancient World - Today I finish Part Two of a series on abortion in ancient Greece and ancient Rome. One Jewish historian, Philo, describes in detail the practice of exposure and its affect. While…
S2E20 – Abortion in the Ancient World (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:47
(01:50) Law of the Day - "When men strive together and hit a pregnant woman, so that her children come out, but there is no harm, the one who hit her shall surely be fined, as the woman’s husband shall impose on him, and…
S2E19 – Legislating Morality (Defending Theonomy, Part 3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:41
Today I finish the three-part series on theonomy by looking at what it means to legislate morality. All legislation, or law, is a declaration of value. The question is what we will value and how value will be determined.…
S2E18 – A King and His Kingdom (Defending Theonomy, Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:53
00:30 - Defending Theonomy, Part 2: What does it mean for Jesus to reign over all powers and dominions? What is the Kingdom of God? What does it look like, where is it, and how do we enter? What does it mean for Jesus to…
S2E17 – Defending Theonomy (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:53
00:15 - Introduction to Theonomy. What is Theonomy and what is a basic definition of it? What does Deuteronomy 4:5-8 say and how does it apply to us today? 09:48 - On today's program I play and review several clips from…

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