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Part 2 of a series on Biblical government. What is the church? What is the church supposed to do? What is the relationship between the church and government? Is there a separation between church and state? The government has a ministry of justice. The church has a ministry of mercy and salvation. What does this mean? This 12 minute summary answers these questions. For additional information and more detail visit www.AJ83.com/government

What is government supposed to do? Learn the true purpose of government, and what prevents government from becoming evil, and you have learned how to use government to do evil. Government is to fight evil by carrying out justice. However, what is justice? And are there limits on what government is to do and how is government limited? What is supposed to prevent government for going beyond what it is supposed to do? This 12 minute summary answers these questions. For more detail visit www.AJ83.com/government to watch the three part series on Biblical government.

God has appointed three institutions to address human needs resulting from the fall: the family, government, and the church. This video discusses two key points from part 3 of a three-part series on Biblical government. Which is responsible for charity and welfare? Who is responsible for education? Biblical government expert Doug Lundin answers these questions based on scripture. To watch all three short videos, and all three full 30 minute videos, go to http://www.AJ83.com/government

God has designed government, the family, and the church as human institutions that are God's means for dealing with mankind's fallen nature. The Biblical role of government is to be a minister of justice to fight evil (excute justice). We can learn what governmernt is not supposed to do by finding out what the church and the family are to do. The church is to be a minister of mercy using God's word as its primary tool. The family also has an important role that includes being responsible for the education of children. What does this mean and how does it work? To watch the two previous videos in this series go to: www.AJ83.com/government

God has established government to do certain tasks, such as execute justice. On the other hand, there are many things government is not supposed to do, some of which fall into the realm of the church. The government has a ministry of justice and has a sword as its tool. The church has a ministry of mercy and its tool is God's Word. However, what happens if government is going beyond its Biblical role, and is not acting Biblically? Do the people have a right to revolt and overthrow the government? There are three videos in this series. Visit www.AJ83.com/government to watch them.

The Bible describes how governments should be put in place and what government is supposed to do. When government does not do what God intended it to do, things go bad. When government tries to do things it is not supposed to do, things go bad. How did the concept of government arise? The answer is in the Bible. What things should government be doing? The Bible has the answer. What things should government not be doing? Again, the Bible has the answer. This is part one of a three part series discussing the foundation and purpose of government. Learn how a government that is turning to evil can be restrained or replaced. And just who is government accountable to? The answers to these questions and more are all found in the Bible. To watch the other two videos in this series, go to: www.AJ83.com/government

Proponents of evolution claim there is overwhelming evidence proving that evolution is real. When asked to produce that evidence, most often the first thing they'll point to is speciation. In simplistic terms they'll say, “Look at that animal.” Let's say it is a salamander. “Look at that salamander, its ancestors were all gray, now it is a new species that has spots. The salamander has changed. It can no longer breed with its ancestral population. That is evolution.” Yes, the salamander has changed... but what is it? It is still a salamander. Then they'll say, “With enough changes it will become something else.” However, that step has never been observed nor proven to be true. The opposite is what is actually observed. Salamanders always reproduce more salamanders. No evolution

What does it mean that God is love? We are commanded to love God and love our neighbor. What does that mean? Christians are to love one another. How do we do that? We are commanded to "love your enemies." I don't like my enemies! How can I love them? I can't control my feelings! But, we are commanded to love. What are being told to do? Are we able to love the way the Bible commands us to love? http://www.AJ83.com/love

How can we know truth, if everyone has their own personal truth? If what is true for you, is true for you... and what is true for me is factual, we have stepped outside of reality. Truth is not found in a false reality. Even from an experiential, pragmatic standopint, if we each have our own, personal realities, we cannot even talk with each other... there is no basis for communication. And that seems to be the situation we are in today. What is needed is a foundation of universal truth. And there is one. MTA Podcast #001.

30X2 VIDEO: If humans are simply evolved apes, why do we have apes in zoos, but not humans? The answer can be found in history... at one time humans were captured and put in zoos. At the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, and they had several human zoos. One held Filipinos. In another Ota Benga was part of a group of African pygmies who were on display. When the fair closed he was moved to the Bronx Zoo. Why were these people put in zoos? Because of evolution. They were thought to be more primitive, and less evolved, ... showing earlier stages of human evolution... they were thought to be living transitional links between apes and humans. Evolutionary thinking led to human zoos. But humans are not apes. As Christians we know that all humans are created in the image of God... making us all very valuable and equal. What we see in various people groups is the tremendous physical variation that is normal. Different skin colors, body sizes, hair... these are are normal variations. However, even today evolutionists still have not accepted that those same variations are seen in the fossil record... categorizing various human fossils in a evolutionary progression instead of recognizing that what they are seeing is normal human variation. To learn more go to: http://www.SciencePastor.com/humanzoos Image credits: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi... and https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Em_-_Hominidae_sp._-_4.jpg

30X2 VIDEO: Humans are created in the image of God... that makes us very unique... and results in major differences. For example, like God, Humans are moral creatures... we have a sense of justice... and a desire for justice. No animal establishes a court system to ensure justice. Humans are innovative, creative, and able to accomplish complex tasks, and make powerful tools and compose symphonies. Apes don't even compose simple children's songs. They do not paint masterpieces nor draw cartoons. They do not build skyscrapers nor small sheds. They have never gone to the moon, nor into the depths of the oceans... nor have they shown any inclination or desire to explore, build, or create, or do any of these things. And only humans have a knowledge of God... only humans worship... many times knowing there is a God, but suppressing that knowledge to worship the creation. Apes don't do this. Apes don't have universities, and they don't teach mathematics. They have no curiosity about how things work. Humans teach apes to communicate and do simple tasks, but apes never create logic, or memory, or reasoning tests for humans. Yes, we are very different and not just physically and intellectually. It goes beyond that... to the expression of the human soul... our never ending desire to know more and go further, to create and grow... because unlike any animal... we are made in the image of God. For more go to http://www.SciencePastor.com/imageofgod Image credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kanzi,_conversing.jpg -- William H. Calvin, PhD

Referenced URLs: http://www.SciencePastor.com/genetics http://www.911Christ.com Evolution? Come on now... you are not still believing in that old idea... are you? Take genetic entropy. Essentially all geneticists agree that mutations cause degeneration and the genome is degrading with every generation. We are not evolving... we are devolving. That's a scientific and Biblical fact. There continues to be a lack of transitional fossils. The fossil evidence does not support evolution. And there is the impossibility of life originating from non-life. And the catch -22 ... the impossibility of proteins forming outside of a living organism. But, life requires proteins in order for there to be life. And Dinosaur fossils Carbon 14 dating to be thousands of years old... and containing soft tissue, red blood cells, and even nerves, and partial DNA... and not just a few dinosaurs. It is now thought that most dinosaur bones contain these materials and they could not last millions of years... a fact that reveals the earth is not millions of years old... and since evolution requires an old earth... demonstrating that evolution never happened... These, and many other evidences, certainly seem to say evolution did not happen. Not only did it never happen... evolution is impossible. It could not happen. Their response is... we don't know why these things are true, but we know we will find an answer in the future. In other words, they so strongly believe evolution is true, that they are not going to accept the factual, observable evidence... they are just going to believe. WHAT FAITH! What a strong, blind faith they have. Why? Because the alternative is unacceptable... God created everything, including us... and we are accountable to our creator for everything we've ever done wrong. The day of judgment is coming.

Are science and Christianity compatible? The claim is that Christianity hinders scientific progress and was the cause of the dark ages. Is this true? Not at all. Learn the facts. Christianity was an important factor in the explosion of scientific discoveries in Europe, beginning in the Middle Ages. Watch other Science Pastor Episodes Here: http://sciencepastor.com/podcast

In the third episode the Science Pastor talks about the accusation that Christianity hinders science. Using a humanist web page as the source of specific accusations about Christianity hindering science, the Science Pastor looks at the claim that the Bible teaches the earth is flat. For more information about belief in a flat earth, go to: https://sciencepastor.com/podcast/2019/2019-04-28-sp.php Watch other Science Pastor Episodes Here: http://sciencepastor.com/podcast

How is the Chinese Coronavirus being stopped? Through sanitation and quarantine, and on the news they are saying quarantine was invented in 1500's... WRONG! Sanitation and quarantine are the tools being used, and they are very successful, but quarantine and sanitation were not "invented" 500 years ago. No. Both were prescribed by God 3400 years ago. God deserves the credit... God deserves the PRAISE! In the Middle Ages the black plague killed millions, except for the Jews. Many, many fewer Jews got sick and died. Why? Because they practiced what God instructed them to do, including good sanitation and quarantine. They followed the Levitical Laws and lived. BUT there is one MAJOR DIFFERENCE between what the Bible prescribes and what we are doing. The Bible prescribes quarantine for those who are sick. For the Wuhan virus EVERYONE is being quarantined.

In 30 seconds here is why the CoronaVirus exists... It's because of the fall. That's why we have disease and corruption. And as we turn away from Him, God is "turning us over" to the effects of sin by withdrawing His restraint of sin. God is showing us a little more of what life is like without Him... but nobody seems to be paying attention. Instead of turning to God, we're turning to government to save us. For more information go to http://www.SciencePastor.com/coronavirus

What is the most important thing you need to know? When it comes to God most people have self-centered beliefs about God and their future that ignore reality... and that means those beliefs are wrong. What the future holds is serious and personal... for most people it will be pain without relief... darkness... solitary confinement... forever. It's called the lake of fire... hell. And there is only one way to avoid it.... Jesus Christ.

30X2 VIDEO: Words are supposed to a have meaning, but not when it comes to the word “evolution.” As with many words “evolution” has multiple meanings, and promoters of evolution change the meaning without telling you. Here's a simple example using the word “nothing.” Hot dogs are better than nothing Nothing is better than steak. Therefore, it is proven hot dogs are better than steak. The word “nothing” has been used in a way that results in the listener assuming it has the same meaning in both cases... but it's obvious it doesn't. Looking at how the word evolution is used, they say: “Speciation proves evolution true. The hypothesis that humans evolved from apes is called evolution. Since evolution is true, humans evolved from apes.” The definition of evolution changed. To get from an ape to a human is not speciation, and thus the proof of speciation says nothing about ape to human evolution being true. It's a logical fallacy. It's called equivocation, And it's used to deceive people into believing in evolution.. For more information go to http://www.SciencePastor.com/deception

I went looking for transitional fossils and my first stop was a web site called Transitional Fossils. Here's some of what they had... Tiktaalik – walking fish? Nope just a fish Archaeopteryx - dinosaur to bird transition? Nope. It's a bird Australopithecines, including ‘Lucy’ – nope an ape, most likely a bonabo Whale transitional forms – Pakicetus, Ambulocetus, and Rodhocetus. Nope. These have all been proven to be non-transitional but they still use them for evidence. Go to http://www.SciencePastor.com/transitions to get answers. Image credits: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tiktaalik_belgium_II.jpg: Esv derivative work: -- Petter Bøckman (talk) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tiktaalik_BW.jpg. -- © N. Tamura https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reconstrucci%C3%B3n_art%C3%ADstica_del_decimoprimer_esp%C3%A9cimen_de_Archaeopteryx_-_Laura_Garc%C3%A9s_G%C3%B3mez.jpg -- Laura Garcés Gómez https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Australopithecus_afarensis_models_University_of_Pisa%27s_Natural_History_Museum.jpg -- Federigo Federighi

Some Christians say there are 66 books in the bible and “nature” is the 67th. They place science above and in judgment of what the Bible says. But the creation is not the 67th book of the Bible, and on top of that it is marred and distorted by sin. The creation does reveal that God exists, and that we are created beings who should worship God. But it provides only a limited insight into truth, the final authority rests with scripture, not nature. For more information go to: http://www.SciencePastor.com/authority

Here's the facts, Jack... you are a mutant... Every human generation passes on an average of 100 mutations to the next generation. And mutations are bad. You are not going to become Spiderman. It's called genetic entropy... and it means we are going downhill... Generation after generation, the mutations are adding up. Evolution implies we go from goo to you. The reality is that we are going from YOU to goo. More information: http://www.SciencePastor.com/goo

During the global flood great forces were released and the rising waters were chaotic and violent.. but not everywhere all the time. As explained by Michael Oard's "Briefly Exposed Diluvial Sediments" hypothesis, there were places that were submerged, covered by sediment, and then they re-emerged for a time. This explains how dinosaur tracks, eggs and bones were deposited on freshly exposed flat flood sediments, as we see in the fossil record. For more information got to: http://www.SciencePastor.com/beds

In this session Steve talks about the importance of correctly understanding the meaning of words. Those who wish to change reality to match their desires invariable redefine words so as to hide reality and promote their agenda. Properly defining words such as evolution and science is critical to understanding the the factual evidence. Incorrectly defining words results in a wrong understanding of the factual evidence.

Creation, or evolution, or both? Did God "create" by using evolution? In this video we take a look at what the Bible actually says to determine if evolution can fit in the Bible. We'll look at what the Bible says in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Does Jesus say anything about this?

This 55 minute film looks at evolution from a different perspective, that of the impact of the principles of evolution on our culture and thinking. It shows that the true battle is not taking place on a scientific level, this is a spiritual battle that has resulted in major changes in our culture, morality, education, government, and even in how we think and understand ourselves, as well as impacting Christianity and our understanding of God. While we have been focusing on the scientific debate, a debate we have been winning, the principles of evolution have been applied throughout our culture, radically changing how we think. While scientific work is very much needed, and our scientific efforts should be increased, we cannot ignore what has been happening as a result of the cultural and spiritual impact of evolutionary principles. This film points our a few areas in which the principles of evolution have changed how we think. For example, applying the principles of evolution means that people have no intrinsic value, and may actually be worth less than sheep, chickens, potatoes, or wheat. After all, they are just chemicals like us, but they don't harm the environment like we do. (This is actually taught in universities.) The result is that 8% of babies in the Netherlands are killed after they are born, and surveys show college freshmen are significantly more narcissistic and self-centered. After all, what else is there? It's all about me, and what I want. This video gets to the root of the problem, revealing that evolution is actually a religion, and thus we need to respond to the onslaught of evolutionary thought and principles as we do other false religions. It is a spiritual battle, and what we need, as described in Ephesians 6, is the full armor of God, including the sword of scripture and the power of prayer. Whether dealing with the impact of evolutionary thinking, or responding to the nearness of the end times, the answer is the gospel. The video then ends, of course, with a strong gospel presentation