Madison Reformed Church
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"Civil Government Part 4: The Character of Just Leaders" Belgic Confession article 36
Gen. 20:1–13 Psalm 82 Matt. 8:5–13 Acts 12:20–24 In this 4th and final message focusing on Belgic Confession article 36, we examine the vision that Psalm 82 has for earthly rulers, and God requir...
1 Peter 5:1–4 "Shepherd the Flock of God"
Sojourners need something stable to help them along in their travels. Christian sojourners have the gift of elders. Christ calls and equips these men to be Shepherd His own flock, the church. This message was preached on the occasion of ordaini...
"Civil Government Part 3: Conditions for Resistance" Belgic Confession article 36
Exod. 1:15–22 Dan. 3:8–18 Matt. 5:38–42 Rev. 13:1–10 Should Christians only ever obey civil authorities, or are there times when we must disobey? Scripture gives us very useful categories for und...
1 Peter 4:12–19 "Facing the Fiery Trial"
Persecution is like a "fiery trial," and according to the Apostle Peter, we should rejoice when it comes. Why and how? In this message, learn three corrections to our natural reactions to suffering: to not be surprised, but rejoice; to not suff...
"Civil Government: Its Relationship to the Church" Belgic Confession article 36 (part 2)
Gen. 47:1–12 Ezra 7:21–27 John 18:33–36 Acts 26:19–32 The basic responsibilities of civil government are to punish law-breakers and protect the innocent. But what is its relationship to the Churc...