21 episodes
How Should We Then Vote? (2020) Dr. Robert L. Dean, Jr.
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- Religion & Spirituality
There is so much division and hostility today in America. When it comes to voting, there is even more. This is not how it should be. We should and must come to an understanding of what the foundational issues are and learn to have discussions about those issues without throwing bricks or grenades.
In this new series we will look at what the Bible teaches about nations, governing, and governance. Along the way we will also explore what the Founding Fathers of this nation believed and why that
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21 - The Devil's Attack: Marxism - How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
What is Communism/Marxism and how is it antibiblical? Listen to this lesson to learn how Communism/Marxism began and what its worldview is. Hear a list of books that will help in further study and find out what Karl Marx, the founder of Communism/Marxism, taught. See a chart of the differences between Christianity with its Divine Institutions and Communism/Marxism and find out the meaning of liberation theology.
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20 - Divine Institution #6: Israel: Developing Pro-Israel US - How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
Why has there been a love for the Jews in America for so long? Listen to this lesson to learn that those who grow up hearing the Bible are imbued with a sense of the Jews’ importance in God’s plans. See the connection between Christian and Jewish Zionism and hear three false claims against Christian Zionism and what makes them bogus. Follow historical Zionism including current events. Appreciate God’s faithfulness to His people Israel and realize that He always keeps His promises.
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19 - Divine Institution #6: Israel; Why is the US Different From Other Nations? - How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
Why is the United States different from every other country in regard to Israel? Listen to this lesson to begin to learn the historical and contemporary answers to this question. Find out what it means to support Israel and the meaning of Zionism. Hear a history of antiZionism beginning in the early church and continuing through to the 1600s as Replacement Theology began to be accepted. Be ready to continue this important subject leading up to today in the next lesson.
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18 - Divine Institution #6: Israel - How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
What makes Israel important to all the world? Listen to this message to learn that with the call of Abram, God called out a new nation that was to be a blessing to all the world. Find out that Satan always battles against Israel. Hear the biblical passages where God shows how we are to treat Israel and what happens when we either follow these instructions or disregard them. Recognize that believers must recognize antiSemitism and apply that knowledge as we select the candidates we vote for.
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17 - Divine Institution #5: Independent Nation-States; Tribes – Part 2 - How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
What was the Tower of Babel and why did God stop the grandiose plans of the people building it? Listen to this lesson to learn about the first incident of globalism in the world. Find out the role language plays in uniting people and how confusing the languages created tribes which eventually led to many nations. See biblical references to nations and hear elements that make up a nation.
During this lesson, Dr. Dean referred to Yoram Hazony's YouTube channel for additional information. He is the author of The Virtue of Nationalism. Also, watch the debate between Yoram Hazony vs. Bret Stephens. -
16 - Divine Institution #5: Independent Nations – Part 1 - How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
Would a one-world government be able to solve all the problems we have or were independent nations God’s plan for mankind? Listen to this lesson to learn the difference between globalism and nationalism and which secures freedom and prosperity for mankind. See what happened when men tried to build an empire in rebellion against God and how He broke up their efforts. Realize that God is the One who authorizes borders and boundaries.