Bible Truth and Prophecy: Why Christadelphians choose not to Vote!

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A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Our commitment to Jesus Christ who will return to set up a righteous government, gives us Hope for the future. However we cannot accept laws, many of which contradict the ways of God. ### Summary The video presents a theological exploration of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing the transformative role of Jesus Christ in establishing a just and peaceful society devoid of oppression, hunger, and sin. It discusses the fate of the faithful believers, highlighting their resurrection and transformation into immortal beings upon Jesus' return. The speaker addresses why Christadelphians abstain from voting, arguing that political systems do not align with divine principles and that true citizenship lies in the Kingdom of God. The session culminates in a reflection on the proper relationship between believers and worldly authorities, advocating for obedience to God’s laws and prayer for leaders, while maintaining a distinct separation from worldly values. # Highlights 00:00 Intro Description of the Kingdom of God as a just society ruled by Jesus, ending oppression and hunger. 01:08 Reference to 1 Corinthians 15 explaining the transformation of believers into incorruptible beings. 02:56 The faithful will have responsibilities and rule with Jesus in the Kingdom. 05:25 Christadelphians do not vote as an expression of separation from worldly politics. 09:00 Secular nature of UK law contrasts with Godly righteousness, reinforcing non-participation in politics. 12:05 Human inability to discern true leaders emphasizes reliance on God’s judgment. 14:27 Encouragement for believers to pray for rulers while living godly lives. ### Outline - **Introduction to the Kingdom of God ** - Description of a just society ruled by Jesus. - Elimination of oppression and global hunger. - **Fate of the Faithful** - Reference to 1 Corinthians 15 on resurrection and transformation. - Believers' eventual immortality and righteousness. - **Christadelphians and Voting** - Explanation of abstaining from voting as an expression of separation from worldly systems. - Political parties' failure to uphold godly principles. - **Scriptural Foundation for Morality** - Comparison of biblical laws with contemporary secular laws. - The secular nature of UK law and its implications. - **The Nature of Leadership** - Discussion on the difficulty of discerning good leadership. - Historical examples to illustrate potential pitfalls in political choices. - **Interaction with Worldly Authorities** - Romans 13 and the call to respect governing authorities. - The importance of prayer for leaders. - **Conclusion** - Summary of Christadelphian beliefs about citizenship in the Kingdom of God. - Emphasis on living in accordance with divine principles over worldly politics.

Core Concepts -

**The Kingdom of God**: A future state characterized by divine rule, justice, and absence of evil, where Jesus reigns and believers partake in governance. - * *Resurrection and Immortality**: The belief that faithful believers will be resurrected and transformed into incorruptible beings, free from sin and death. - **Political Non-Participation**: Christadelphians abstain from voting as a demonstration of their separation from worldly values and as a commitment to serve God. - **Divine Sovereignty**: Acknowledgment that God is the ultimate authority over earthly kingdoms, guiding whom to place in power irrespective of human judgment. - **Scriptural Authority**: Reliance on biblical teachings as the foundation for morality and justice, contrasting with secular laws that may not align with divine principles. - **Community Integrity**: Emphasis on the responsibility of believers to uphold moral integrity within their community rather than seeking validation from external political systems. - **Hope in Righteous Governance**: A forward-looking perspective that emphasizes the anticipation of a future kingdom where true justice and righteousness will prevail, under God's direct rule. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86SqScEsiiA[/embedyt][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" css_animation="none"]*************************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site...