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How the Early Church Approached Politics By Tyler Boyd, and Benson Omole. In the early church there was widespread agreement that it was inappropriate for Christians to seek political power. These early Christians believed that their separation from the state was an important part of following the example of Jesus. By “early church” I mean the church prior to the year 313, the year Emperor Constantine ended the persecution of Christianity. When Christianity transitioned from a persecuted religion to a government-endorsed religion, this led to a rapid change of perspective and practice on many issues. Why Care What the Early Church Did? The early Christians were fallible human beings. They wrote uninspired words. They were just as capable of error as men in any other generation. Although the early church’s practices and teachings did correspond to the New Testament in many ways, they made errors as well. We shouldn’t just agree with everything the early church said or did. The Bible is ...

Political System Adopted By God, in Governance.   By Olufemi Omole, COC Leicester, UK. 1. The Political System: Theocracy The political system God established among Israel is best described as a theocracy. A theocracy means God Himself is the supreme ruler, and all authority flows directly from Him—not from the people or human institutions. 2. God as King of Israel From the beginning, God made it clear that He was their King: In Exodus 19:5–6, God calls Israel “a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.” In Judges 8:23, Gideon said: “I will not rule over you… the Lord shall rule over you.” In 1 Samuel 8:7, when Israel demanded a human king, God told Samuel: “They have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.”  This shows clearly: God intended to be their direct ruler. 3. Structure of Governance Under God Although God was King, He governed through appointed representatives: a. Prophets (Spiritual Authority) Men like Moses and ...

THE CHRISTIAN AND POLITICS. Kunle Eniola  Introduction Beloved brethren, politics is an integral part of human society. It influences leadership, laws, and the direction of nations. As Christians living in this world, we cannot completely avoid its effects. Yet the question remains: What should be the Christian’s proper attitude toward politics? Many have gone to extremes—some completely withdrawing, others becoming so entangled that their faith is overshadowed. The Word of God provides a balanced approach that helps us live faithfully in any political environment. 1. God Is Sovereign Over All Governments The Scriptures make it clear that all authority ultimately originates from God. In Romans 13:1–2, the apostle Paul teaches that “there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.” Likewise, Daniel 2:21 remind us that God “removes kings and raises up kings.” Even our Lord Jesus Christ affirmed this truth in John 19:11, whe...

The Christian and Politics: A Critical Analysis Opemipo Olusola 18th of April,2026 1. Understanding the Topic Politics, in simple terms, is about governance, power, and decision-making in society. Christianity, however, centers on devotion to God, spiritual growth, and advancing God’s kingdom. The tension arises when political loyalty begins to compete with spiritual loyalty. That’s where politics can become a stumbling block in a Christian’s life. 2. Stumbling Effects of Politics in a Christian Life (a) Divided Loyalty A Christian is called to serve God wholeheartedly. But partisan politics often demands absolute allegiance, creating a conflict. Instead of identifying primarily as a Christian, one begins to identify as a party supporter first. This weakens spiritual focus and devotion. “No one can serve two masters” (principle reflected in Matthew 6:24). (b) Compromise of Christian Values Politics often involves: Manipulation Propaganda Hostility toward opponents A Christian deeply in...

THE CHRISTIAN AND POLITICS. Bro. Oke Preacher, COC Leo Akure. Introduction The relationship between Christianity and politics has long been a subject of debate among believers. Some Christians avoid politics entirely, believing it to be corrupt, while others see it as a platform to influence society for righteousness. This topic examines the role of Christians in politics, guided by biblical teachings and principles. 1. Definition of Politics and Christian Responsibility Politics refers to the governance of a society, including decision-making processes, leadership, and public policies. As members of society, Christians are not exempt from civic responsibility. Biblical Foundation Romans 13:1–2 – “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers…” 1 Peter 2:13–14 – Christians are called to submit to governing authorities. These passages show that government authority is ordained by God, and Christians are expected to respect and engage with it responsibly. 2. The Christian as a...

Morality, The Government and Christians Moral statements and positions will, necessarily, impact political issues. This is not because morality is inherently political, but because government has the task of recognizing the difference between good and evil, so moral issues will have to be dealt with (Romans 13:3-4). This means that, contrary to what is so often stated and argued, morality will be legislated by government, and it will be legislated from a worldview that either recognizes the significance of God or not. To say that God needs to be kept out of politics, then, is to default to the secularized view of morality; and secularized morality will then be legislated. Why is it that people default to keeping God out of it instead of keeping the secularized views of reality out of it? And why do some Christians seem to be buying into all of this? We need to see what has happened here. Many have bought into the notions that God and religion must be kept out of politics, a...