Socialism and the Bible
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