Mike Winther gives a lecture on Christians and Patriotism. He kicks things off with a little history lesson about the congregation of Pastor Jonas Clark in Lexington, Massachusetts. Clark taught biblical principles on all subjects including government. The congregation also had target practice after church. All of this leads up to the Battle of Lexington and Concord. These regular people who took up arms and decided to fight the British army were patriots. In this lecture, Mike talks about the principles that our government was based on. He talks about the colonial experience and examples that we can apply today. He goes into building the Kingdom of Christ, restoring America, and how it all comes down to patriotism.     You’ll Learn: [00:41] Dr. Jonas Clark was a pastor of a small church in Lexington, Massachusetts. In Lexington and Concord, the shot that was heard around the world was fired. [01:22] Pastor Clark applied scripture to all subjects including government and political life. He would preach about the current political issues of the day. [02:27] In 1775, the British were concerned about the brewing rebellion. They were concerned with the pastors and the militia. The British army wanted to confiscate the militia's weapons. [03:21] The British were met with a variety of men from Jonas Clark's Church. A number of colonists were hit. [04:01] By the time the British get to Concord, they encounter a force that requires them to retreat. [05:24] Is it Christian and biblical to be patriotic? [07:06] Patriotism is love of one's country with passion to serve that country. [07:54] Patriotism is pride and love and action. [08:23] Mike talks about times when patriotism could be a sin. [14:40] The principal of God ordained governments. The scriptures talk about three government institutions: church, family, and civil government. Authority comes from God. [17:52] 2 Corinthians chapter 10 verses 12 through 14. [20:18] There is one kingdom throughout the Bible and all those authority comes from God. [27:14] God rules with a rod of iron. God rules and God is in control. [30:16] How all ideas have consequences, and the two kingdom view is actually gaining popularity in America. [30:50] If you're going to be obedient and love something you should love God. Your patriotism should glorify God. [35:47] Where is our allegiance when we pledge allegiance? Is our patriotism misplaced? [38:10] Patriotism needs to be for the Godly ideas of the nation. Mike shares reasons to be patriotic to a nation. [43:32] Mike challenges us to be patriotic to principles, ideas, and to a Godly cause.   Your Resources: Books to browse Five Principles By Michael Winther Webster’s 1828 Dictionary