The more thoroughly Christian the state the more
it seeks the betterment of the individual. The less Christian the
state the less it cares for the good of the individual and the more it
seeks to oppress and to use him as its slave.
Purpose--This is the realization of the kingdom of God on earth. The
Christian is working for a state, where the principles of justice and
brotherly love shall prevail.
QUESTIONS
Christ and the state; what was His relation to the state? What did He
teach about the state? What did Jesus teach about the individual and
his relation to the state? In what way did He lay the foundation of
the true state? In what respect was He a civil reformer? What did
Jesus teach about obedience to the state? What did He teach about the
universal state and the principles upon which it should be founded?
What is the source of authority for the state? Give the sanction of
its authority. What can be said of the law of the state, the reign of
law, definition, end of the law and the duty of the Christian citizen?
Give the functions and purpose of the Christian state.
STUDY XIV
THE CHRISTIAN'S HOPE
Scripture references: 1 Timothy 1:1; Colossians 1:27; Psalm 130:5;
43:5; Proverbs 10:8; Acts 24:15; Psalm 71:5; Romans 5:1-5; 12:12;
15:4; 1 Corinthians 9:10; Galatians 5:5; Ephesians 1:18; Philippians
1:20; Colossians 1:5; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; 2:19; Titus 1:2; 2:13; 3:7;
Psalm 31:24; 71:14,15.
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