[165] The Failure of Voluntary Socialism
The most important function of government is to protect the rights of its citizens. Individual groups have tried voluntary socialism a number of time and it has proven to be a failure.
[166] Lenin and the USSR
History proved Marx’s theory about the poor getting continually poorer under capitalism was wrong. As a result, full-blown socialism can only be achieved by violent revolution as was seen in the USSR. Lenin was a ruthless criminal willing to kill anyone who stood in the way of socialism and its goal of establishing heaven on earth.
[167] Why do Men become Communists?
Marxist ideology may sound good to man, but it is opposed to God, fails, and brings out the worst in men. Men become communists because they are attracted by the old lie, you will be like God.
[168] Critical Theory: A Plan to Change the World
True Marxists are zealous to change the world. Critical theory has been used in the long march through the institutions to enact this change by rejecting bourgeois (i.e., traditional) culture.
[169] Critical Theory: Anti-God neo-Marxist Ideology
Critical theory challenges cultural norms as being part of an oppressive power structure. It is irreconcilably anti-Christian and all Christians must oppose it in every form. It has taken over our university and K-12 education system.
[170] Public Education in America: An Act of War
Download PDF Transcript Marc Roby: We are continuing our break from studying theology to look at some current topics of great importance from a Christian perspective. Last week we showed that critical theory challenges cultural…
[171] Neo-Marxists Want Mob Rule to Destroy America
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172. Capitalism is Biblical
Christians should support capitalism because it respects private property, hard work, honesty and other biblical principles. In addition, capitalism has proven to be the most successful system in terms of providing economic prosperity to the greatest number of people.
[173] Is the Welfare State Biblical?
Christians are commanded to help the poor. But in doing so we must abide by other biblical principles as well; for example, the sanctity of personal property and the sanctity of labor.
[174] Live Not by Lies, Black Lives Do Matter
Black lives do matter, which is why Christians must oppose the Black Lives Matter organization; it is founded on a web of lies.
[175] Are You Justified?
Persecution tests our faith. We must make our calling and election sure. Justification is the doctrine on which the church stands or falls.
[176] Christ is Our Propitiation
The most important question in life is, “How can we be right with God?” We are all sinners and cannot be just in God’s sight based on our own works, but Christ has provided propitiation for his people.
[177] Justification is Forensic
God is a just judge and must punish sin. Those who trust in Jesus Christ are united to him by faith and are declared just on the basis of his perfect righteousness.
[178] An Alien Righteousness
We are justified based on the perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ alone, but we must have good works to prove that our faith is real.
[179] Christ is our Redeemer
Everyone is born a slave to sin, but Christ has redeemed his people from sin and they are now his slaves.