A course of instruction offered by Churches Under Christ Ministry Covering the Biblical principles of government, church, the relationship of church and state, the history of the First Amendment, the removal of God from practically all civil government matters, the application by churches of the principle of Bible principles concerning church and state in America
This course is presented in both written and video format. The video lecture accompanying each written lesson will be 3 1/2 to six minutes. The student should not only watch the video but also read the short but more detailed written lesson. The written lessons and accompanying Youtube lectures are being added as completed.
If you miss one part of the puzzle that is being put together in these studies, you will Not clearly see and understand the whole picture.
Links to completed segments underlined in green
Study Lessons on the Bible (Common Law) Trust
Parallel 3 1/2 to 6 minute Video Lectures at: Course on Youtube
December 23, 2017: Introduction and Purpose of Churches Under Christ Ministry
Overview of Basic Course
Short Answers to Some Important Questions
COURSE:
I. Foundational Bible Principles
A. Bible Doctrine of Government (Click here to go to links to all lessons)
B. Bible Doctrine of Church (Click here to go to all lessons)
Bible Studies on the Doctrine of the Church
Some relevant essays on the doctrine of the church:
- What is a Church under Christ (A New Testament Church), and What Upholds Her Intetrity?
- The New Testament of Jesus Christ: His Executor Named and Empowered
- Stewards of the Mystery of the Church Found Lacking, Except for a Remnant
C. Bible Doctrine Concerning Relationship of Church and State (Click here to go to links to all lessons)
The Rose of Sharon (Sermon)
II. The American Application of the Biblical Principles
A. Religious liberty in America (Click here to go to links to all lessons)
The History and Meaning of “Establishment of Religion” in America
B. Union of Church and State in America (Click here to go to links to all lessons)
III. The Bible Trust – Organizing a Church the Bible Way
*Answers by Jerald Finney, a Christian lawyer who has done intense studies of the history of the First Amendment and Bible principles of church, state, and separation of church and state. Study the Bible to verify his Biblical teachings. See the following webpages for some of the scholarly sources which support his historical and legal teachings: