Three Divine Institutions Psalm 127:1-2
1 Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. Psa. 127:1-2
Principles Established by Psalm 127
The Lord is active on this earth
Principles Established by Psalm 127 The Lord is active on this earth He builds houses
Principles Established by Psalm 127 The Lord is active on this earth He builds houses He guards cities
Principles Established by Psalm 127 The Lord is active on this earth He builds houses He guards cities Men can do the same
Principles Established by Psalm 127 The Lord is active on this earth He builds houses He guards cities Men can do the same Such is meaningless and vain
Principles Established by Psalm 127 The Lord is active on this earth He builds houses He guards cities Men can do the same Such is meaningless and vain Contrast of Divine and human action
Three Divine Institutions
The Lord established civil government
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government He has all authority
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government He has all authority He gives authority to men to rule
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government He has all authority He gives authority to men to rule Daniel 4
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government He has all authority He gives authority to men to rule Daniel 4 John 19:11
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government He has all authority He gives authority to men to rule Daniel 4 John 19:11 Rom. 13:1-2
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government He has all authority He gives authority to men to rule Daniel 4 John 19:11 Rom. 13:1-2 Civil law is God’s minister for my good
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government He has all authority He gives authority to men to rule Daniel 4 John 19:11 Rom. 13:1-2 Civil law is God’s minister for my good Do good and have nothing to fear
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government He has all authority He gives authority to men to rule Daniel 4 John 19:11 Rom. 13:1-2 Civil law is God’s minister for my good Do good and have nothing to fear Laws are for the lawless
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government He has all authority He gives authority to men to rule Daniel 4 John 19:11 Rom. 13:1-2 Civil law is God’s minister for my good Do good and have nothing to fear Laws are for the lawless Christians to submit to Nero!
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government He has all authority He gives authority to men to rule Daniel 4 John 19:11 Rom. 13:1-2 Civil law is God’s minister for my good Do good and have nothing to fear Laws are for the lawless Christians to submit to Nero! God’s law is higher than civil law
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government He has all authority He gives authority to men to rule Daniel 4 John 19:11 Rom. 13:1-2 Civil law is God’s minister for my good Do good and have nothing to fear Laws are for the lawless Christians to submit to Nero! God’s law is higher than civil law Divine vs human view of government
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord ordained/planned marriage
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord ordained/planned marriage The Lord defines marriage
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord ordained/planned marriage The Lord defines marriage The Lord rules over divorce
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord ordained/planned marriage The Lord defines marriage The Lord rules over divorce The Lord rules over roles in the home
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord ordained/planned marriage The Lord defines marriage The Lord rules over divorce The Lord rules over roles in the home The Lord rules over spirituality of homes
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord ordained/planned marriage The Lord defines marriage The Lord rules over divorce The Lord rules over roles in the home The Lord rules over spirituality of homes Leave Him out and disaster results
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord ordained/planned marriage The Lord defines marriage The Lord rules over divorce The Lord rules over roles in the home The Lord rules over spirituality of homes Leave Him out and disaster results Divine vs. human views of the home
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord established the church
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord established the church God had/has an eternal plan
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord established the church God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord established the church God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan Jesus came to save and built the church
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord established the church God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan Jesus came to save and built the church He established the church, His bride
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord established the church God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan Jesus came to save and built the church He established the church, His bride Human attempts to improve His plan
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord established the church God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan Jesus came to save and built the church He established the church, His bride Human attempts to improve His plan Results in denominations
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord established the church God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan Jesus came to save and built the church He established the church, His bride Human attempts to improve His plan Results in denominations False doctrine viewed as weeds
Three Divine Institutions The Lord established civil government The Lord established marriage/home The Lord established the church God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan Jesus came to save and built the church He established the church, His bride Human attempts to improve His plan Results in denominations False doctrine viewed as weeds You cannot improve on perfection!
Becoming Part of His Plan Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His family, His body Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10