Government and the bible...?

Question

The bible is the rules of mankind right? We are supposed to live as it says. So why can the government override that? How come the bible says that if you're in war and have a new home, new wife, or if you just don't want to be there, you don't have to be!!! And the government MAKES you go. You have no choice. Why can't you chose whether or not to abide by the laws of the government or the laws of the bible?

I'm not pushing my views on others. I'm simply wondering why people are not listening to this "greater power" which claims to be God. He says to go home if you want to, but you're NOT ALLOWED BY THE GOVT! LMAO I'm a strict athiest.

Answer 1

I should have suspected atheist. If you are seeking answers. Look to the Bible. Look to Jesus.

John 1:12
Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, [ Or his only begotten Son] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.



The redemption plan is told in the New Testament through the reports of Jesus' birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection (Hebrews 9:15). Therefore, the Bible's main purpose is to reveal the plan of redemption and salvation for man, which also is the theme of the entire Bible (Luke 24:27,44). The Old Testament was the written preparation for His coming (Isaiah 40:3). The gospels portray the manifestation of His coming (John 1:29). The Acts of the Apostles is the propagation of His purpose (Acts 1:8). And the epistles, the letters by several of the apostles to various early churches, presented the knowledge, or explanation, of the mystery of Christ and the hope of glory to Gentiles, those formerly alienated from God.


The Purpose and Theme of the Bible
The Bible's main purpose is to reveal the plan of redemption and salvation for mankind. All Scripture should be studied in this light. Even when the judgment of God is mentioned, it is with the purpose of bringing deliverance to mankind. One of the Bible's purposes is that of warning man, individually or corporately, to avoid the consequences of judgment -- God's wrath. If he so chooses, he can escape Hell and go to Heaven.

When studied in the light of God's purpose to redeem man through Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, nothing in the Bible can put us into the bondage of legalism (the keeping of laws in an effort to please God). Law is not the theme of the Bible, but redemption through the grace of God.

People are brought into the bondage of legalism when they stop studying the Word of God with the idea of redemption and salvation in mind. Many people come under bondage, not through reading the Word, but through what someone else has said "the Word says," quoting only a portion of Scripture or quoting a particular interpretation of that verse.

The law reveals our sins, but God's grace points us to Jesus and His blood to cover and atone for our sins, if we will only receive Him and be born again.

Many people want to throw out the Old Testament, except as interesting Bible stories and history. However, the Old and the New work together (1 Corinthians 10:11). The Old Testament was not erased; the New was simply built upon it. The redemption plan is told in the Old Testament by "types and shadows." People who were indirect examples of Jesus and the kinds of things He was to do when He came were used as these types and shadows. Also, literal prophecies that directly speak of Jesus fall into this category (Hebrews 10:1).





Our government is God's servant too. See Romans 13
Our governing laws are derived from the laws of God.
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The word "testament" is the King James-era English word for "covenant," or today what we might call a "contract."

Therefore, the books of the Bible are divided according to the two blood covenants God has made with mankind.

The Old Covenant was made between Abraham and God (Genesis 15) and covered Abraham's descendants through Isaac and Jacob, the natural race of Israel.

The New Covenant was made with Jesus as both parties, God and man; the sacrifice; and the mediator. A mediator is someone like an attorney who works out the clauses to a contract with both parties.

The new covenant covers members of all races who will accept Jesus as Savior and Lord by faith. The new covenant fulfilled the promise of the old (Hebrews 8:6) and, ratified by the blood of Jesus, extended God's plan for reconciling man to Himself to cover all races, nations, and cultures (Galatians 3:28,29).

"Testament" or "covenant" also can mean what we today call a will--a last will and testament. So in that sense, the new covenant is the spiritual way in which Jesus left (willed) all of the blessings of Abraham (Galatians 3:14) to those who become born again under the new covenant and are also children of Abraham (Galatians 7). In addition, He willed to us redemption for our (Adamic) sin natures that enables us to become new creatures (2 Corinthians 5:17) and have eternal life with God, the Father.

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"Look in the scroll of the LORD and read" (Isaiah 34:16).
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we can't choose because they are the same. one does not override the other.
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"I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished" (Matthew 5:18).
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New International Version
Romans 13: 1-7
Submission to the Authorities

1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

2Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

3For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you.

4For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

5Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.

6This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing.

7Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
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"Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near" (Revelation 1:3).

"And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book" (Revelation 22:19).

Answer 2

The bible doesnt run jack. State law is final. The only thing a bible governs is those people who choose to use it. You need to remember that the bible is not the only holy symbol for the whole world. I would say it is like a personal benefit preference.

Answer 3

Because the government has guns. Does the bible? NO. Take the Kent State shooting in 1970. Those hippies didnt have guns and yes the government made them move. Now, unless you would like to challange the government. I would suggest you do as they say. It's called Marshal law

Answer 4

Because the bible is a guide for people who are part of the Christian religion and the majority of the world isn't. In a country like the U.S. where most of us are there's a separation of church and state to protect us from the prejudices the bible can be interpreted as preaching.

Answer 5

You are so mistaken. The Bible is not a rule book. In trying to claim that it is the rules for mankind you are just exhibiting religious bigotry of the worst kind. Trying to force your religious views on others.

I suggest you consider what you would be forced to do if the much larger religion of Islam were to force you to follow their beliefs!

Answer 6

The Bible provides morality and laws governing many aspects of life. Thus, the government must derive its laws from it in order to have a good governance.

Answer 7

Because the constitution, that made this country the great nation that it is, depicts to keep the two separate.

What you are saying is to turn us into a country much like Iran that embeds their religion, Islam, with their government. If we did this, it would be illegal to divorce, illegal to have an affair, illegal to say no to your husband, etc...

Answer 8

...who has been teaching you...? Scripture is clear that all authority comes from God... so... that being said, if you truly want to follow God Word... the government that is in authority is acting with Gods permissive will... read in the Book of Hebrews... chapter 13, vs. 17... it will help you...

Answer 9

The bible is a fantasy book of lies and riddles for idiots who are gullible and ignorant.

You do better sucking your thumb and holding your blankie.
MORON.

Answer 10

We have an all volunteer military, you do have a choice