The Higher Court Mike Mazzalongo BibleTalk.TV

15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. I Timothy 3:15

The Direction is Dangerous…  Judges are only human 12 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14:12

The Direction is Dangerous…  Judges are only human  Politics!!

The Direction is Dangerous…  Judges are only human  Politics!!  Absolute Lawgiver = Absolute Laws 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the L ORD.Proverbs 29:26

What Can Christians Do? 1.Vote  57% Eligible voters voted  President Obama received 51% vote  President elected by 29% of voters

What Can Christians Do? 1.Vote 2.Honor America’s Christian Heritage

Honor America’s Christian Heritage  52 of 55 Founding Fathers were evangelical Christians

Honor America’s Christian Heritage  52 of 55 Founding Fathers were evangelical Christians  “It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great country was founded not by Religionists but by Christians. Not on religion but on the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Patrick Henry

Honor America’s Christian Heritage  “The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: It connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity” John Quincy Adams

Honor America’s Christian Heritage  “Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers.. it is the duty… of our Christian nation… to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.” John Jay, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Honor America’s Christian Heritage  “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.” George Washington

Honor America’s Christian Heritage  “If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?” Benjamin Franklin

Honor America’s Christian Heritage  “..I know that the Lord is always on the side of right, but my constant anxiety and prayer is that I and this nation should be on the Lord’s side.” Abraham Lincoln

The USA was founded as a Christian nation and meant to continue as one.

1962 – Supreme Court removes school prayer.

1985 – Supreme Court rules that atheism is a legitimate religion

The reason America is great is because it was founded on Christian principles.

Let’s not be ashamed to…  Vote Christian politicians  Promote Christian standards  Provide a sincere witness  Support the church  Establish a Christian Agenda

Let’s not be ashamed to…  Encourage Christian activities  Confront immorality  Respect other religions  Proclaim Christ only

What Can Christians Do? 1.Vote 2.Honor America’s Christian Heritage 3.Appeal to a Higher Court 48 He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day. John 12:48

How Will We Face Judgment?