What is the Real Meaning of
Easter?

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5: Theonomy

Focus Text: "Law of God"

That He may teach us about His ways
And that we may walk in His paths."
For from Zion will go forth the Law
Even the Word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
And He will judge between many peoples
And render decisions for mighty, distant nations.

The word "Theonomy" comes from two Greek words meaning "God's Law."
It stands for the proposition that the entire Bible is the Word of God and we are to be governed by it.
This is controversial because many Christians do not believe they have to obey laws in the Old Testament,
and they do not believe they are obligated to obey God's commands during the work-week, but only on Sunday mornings or in their "spiritual life."

When Americans learned the Bible in public schools (and public schools were Bible schools), America was the most prosperous, most admired nation on earth.    Now U.S. exports weapons and pornography.

• The God who gave you life deserves your respect
• Every Word this God speaks deserves your attention/obedience
• Bible is not just for "private" religion, "down in your heart"
• Also for public policy
• Textbook for every area

Being "judgmental" vs. Hitler
"Those who will not be governed by God condemn themselves to be governed by tyrants" -- William Penn

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Micah says the law of God must be taught, and people will stream to learn God's Law. Therefore Theonomy leads to Education (#10 below).

When we obey God's Law, God Governs us

Theocracy = God Governs

Theonomy leads to Theocracy