Render Unto Caesar
Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 6, 2016 – Election Sermon – Alan Conner
Mk. 12:17
“Render unto Caesar”
Intro
The Bible teaches that we are citizens of two kingdoms. Phil. 3:20; Mk. 12:17; 1 Pet. 2:13-17. So in America who is our Caesar and our king?
A. PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION
1. The people have the power.
2. Republic.
3. Representation.
4. Federalism.
5. Divided Government.
a- Separation of powers: legislative, executive and judicial branch.
b- Checks and balances.
6. Limited Government.
7. Moral government.
a) The faith of the Founders.
b) Was Benjamin Franklin a deist???
c) Founders lived in an essentially Christian culture.
B. RENDERING UNTO CAESAR AT THE VOTING BOOTH.
Conclusion
Topics:
Caesar, Civil Responsibility, Government