Many U.S. Presidents have mentioned God and have talked about religious ideals in their speeches since the founding of our country.
A few have even invoked the name of Jesus Christ.
While it is a good thing that a President is spiritually aware, and even better if he's a Christian, there are inherent problems in mentioning Jesus by name in a speech. Especially if you also include a doctrinal point or reference a specific Bible verse.
The main problem is that of Biblical accuracy. Politicians are good at law and civil procedures, they are usually not well versed on theology.
Our current President has just recently referred to a Biblical passage and mentioned Jesus Christ in his weekly radio address as motivation for pursuing a certain political agenda.
A few have even invoked the name of Jesus Christ.
While it is a good thing that a President is spiritually aware, and even better if he's a Christian, there are inherent problems in mentioning Jesus by name in a speech. Especially if you also include a doctrinal point or reference a specific Bible verse.
The main problem is that of Biblical accuracy. Politicians are good at law and civil procedures, they are usually not well versed on theology.
Our current President has just recently referred to a Biblical passage and mentioned Jesus Christ in his weekly radio address as motivation for pursuing a certain political agenda.
In his weekly address on Saturday, President Barack Obama said he was recommitting himself to following the example of Jesus Christ in "seeing everyone, especially 'the least of these,' as a child of God." - President Obama CNSNews.comWhile that sounds all well and good, there is that nasty little issue of accuracy. President Obama is totally mistaken about who is a child of God.
This is not a political blog so I wont be discussing the merits of his political proposal, but this is a Biblical blog so I will be very critical of his usage of the term "child of God".
I'm sure everyone has heard some person at some point who claimed to be "spiritual" claim that we are all children of God. It's their way of disputing the fact that some people will spend eternity in a very unpleasant place instead of going to heaven.
While it is admirable that the President wants to help those who are unfortunate, calling anyone a "child of God", without discerning their standing with God, is to deny the requirements of salvation.
Namely: the acceptance of Jesus as Lord and that he rose from the dead.
Only then are we called children of God through "the spirit of adoption".
We are not by nature children of God, we do not automatically have that status, or Jesus would never have had to die on the cross for us.
Yes he loves you, and yes he wants to adopt you, please put your faith in him today and become his dear child.
I'm sure everyone has heard some person at some point who claimed to be "spiritual" claim that we are all children of God. It's their way of disputing the fact that some people will spend eternity in a very unpleasant place instead of going to heaven.
While it is admirable that the President wants to help those who are unfortunate, calling anyone a "child of God", without discerning their standing with God, is to deny the requirements of salvation.
Namely: the acceptance of Jesus as Lord and that he rose from the dead.
(Romans 8:14-15)
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
(Galatians 3:26)The Bible says there is a difference between the "children of God" and those who are not. And the requirement is to have faith in Jesus Christ.
For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
Only then are we called children of God through "the spirit of adoption".
We are not by nature children of God, we do not automatically have that status, or Jesus would never have had to die on the cross for us.
Yes he loves you, and yes he wants to adopt you, please put your faith in him today and become his dear child.
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