Why the Law

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Why the Law?

• First use Political
• To restrain wicked persons
• 2. Second use Evangelical
• To drive sinners to Christ
• 3. Third use Beneficial
• To establish the common good

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Why the Law?

• First use To restrain the wicked
• A modest approach - Thou shall not
• Goal is to prevent immorality and harm to others
• Third use To build Gods kingdom
• a. An ambitious approach establish
  righteousness
• b. Goal is to impose Christian values and
  conduct

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Anabaptist View of Government
Christs Kingdom Rule of Love
Worldly Kingdom Corrupt Rulers
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Lutheran View of Government
Heavenly Kingdom Personal faith
Earthly Kingdom Secular Rulers
A ruler who happens to be Christian
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Calvinist View of Government

Kingdom of God Rule of God
Earthly Kingdom Rule of society
A Christian Ruler
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Calvinist View of Government
The Church

Fallen world
A Christian Nation
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Theocratic View of Government
Unrighteous
Infidels

The Holy State Righteous Citizens
Unregenerate
Rebellious