Introduction: God's Purpose for Government

Be prepared to:

Evaluate basic values that form the foundation of a society                                                                                               
Identify what Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-17 and 1 Timothy 2:1-7 teach us about God’s purpose for government   

Evaluate the perspective of Socrates, Samuel Johnson, de Tocqueville, C.S. Lewis and the Federalists Papers on the relationship between government and religion.                                                                                                         

Evaluate perspectives on the importance of moral leaders                                                                                                   
A Christian’s responsibility to government