Socialism and the Bible

Bible Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2019, Special | Northwest Bible Church – June 30th, 2019 – God and Government Series – Alan Conner
1 Timothy 2:1-2
Socialism and the Bible
Intro

A. WHAT IS SOCIALISM?

1. “A society in which the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned or regulated by the community as a whole (government) rather than private individuals”.

2. Platform:

B. A BIBLICAL CRITIQUE OF SOCIALISM

1. End private ownership of businesses, or any means of production, distribution and exchange. Exodus 20:15, 17; Proverbs 11:1; Exodus 21-22; Deuteronomy 22-23; 19:14; Leviticus 25:10

2. Single payer health care. Luke 10:30-37

3. Free public college. Ephesians 6:4.

4. Racial, economic, social and climate justice – Genesis 1:26. James 2:1-9.

5. Make the rich “pay their fair share”. Exodus 23:6, 3; Proverbs 17:26; Deuteronomy 14:28-29.

6. Globalists – Genesis 11:1-9.

7. LGBTQ rights. Leviticus 20:13; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Genesis 1:27-28

Conclusion