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The Heresy of Democracy

by Joe Boot

January 14, 2020

In many cases, heretical, anti-God ideas only show themselves outside the sphere of the church. Joe Boot addresses the ARPA Niagara chapter on the heresy of liberal democracy. 

 

How to be a Christian in Politics

by Joe Boot and Ryan Eras

December 6, 2019 | Isaiah 9:6-7

Joe Boot concludes our Advent interview on the Christian view of government with some biblical wisdom for Christians entering politics, and for private citizens seeking a godly political order.

 

Sphere Sovereignty

by Willem J. Ouweneel

August 7, 2019

EICC Fellow and Runner Academy faculty member Willem Ouweneel explains the concept of sphere sovereignty.

 

Tim Keller, Politics and the Triumph of the Crucifixion

by Andrew Sandlin and Joe Boot and Ryan Eras

November 9, 2018

The cross itself was a moment of victory for God and His people, and Christians need to remember this in our efforts to imitate Christ.

 

MPPs say Farewell to Family

by Joe Boot and Ryan Eras

December 12, 2016

The Ontario Legislature’s decision to approve the “All Families Are Equal” Act is a mockery of justice and a galling misappropriation of God’s design for the family.

 

Power in Service

by Willem J. Ouweneel

November 17, 2016

Willem Ouweneel provides an introduction to Christian political theory in this short work, considering such questions as What is the Kingdom of God? Where is it located, what are the limits of its authority, and how does it relate to human states and governments? In light of the Kingdom of God, what is the Christian’s responsibility to the state? 

 

Political Liberalism: Theological Presuppositions

by Andrew Sandlin

September 7, 2016

Andrew Sandlin demonstrates that the bedrock assumptions of the most pernicious political vision of our time are actually religious beliefs: an apostasy from the God of the Bible. Defeating that political vision cannot be accomplished without overturning its apostate religious assumptions and recalling people to biblical faithfulness and our covenant-keeping God.

 

The Bible and Nationalism

by Joe Boot and Steven Martins

July 7, 2016 | Revelation 21:24-26

What does Scripture have to say about the existence of nations and national identity? How does this apply to our current geopolitical environment?

 

The Biblical Role of the State

by Joe Boot and Steven Martins

June 30, 2016

Learn about the proper, biblical role of the state in light of the "Brexit" referendum result.
 

Dead Men Walking

by Joe Boot

June 6, 2016

As our culture and nation have pursued a course away from the God of Scripture and his righteous rule, we have not ceased to worship, but have merely exchanged true worship for idolatry in culture and politics.

 

Politics and the Gospel

by Joe Boot and Steven Martins

May 26, 2016

How does the church engage politically without compromising the gospel of Jesus Christ?

 

Voting and the Role of the State

by Joe Boot

April 22, 2016

With referendum looming in the U.K over whether to leave the European Union, how should Christians understand the practice of voting, the role of the state, and the true nature of freedom?