Week 4: Sociology
IN THIS LESSON
Government & Nations
This lesson jumps into the area of hamartiology where it intersects with man’s social responsibilities. With the presence of sin and corruption, God instituted at least two more divine institutions: government & the nation-state.
Homework
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Briefly explain one of the divine institutions and its significance in man’s reflection of God’s image.
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Briefly explain what divine institutions are and how they function as a whole in God’s program throughout history.
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Briefly consider the suggestion that Israel and the Church are “divine institutions”. What are the challenges to and/or evidence for this view.