Three Divine Institutions Psalm 127 1 2 1

Three Divine Institutions Psalm 127: 1 -2

1 Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. Psa. 127: 1 -2

Principles Established by Psalm 127

Principles Established by Psalm 127 • The Lord is active on this earth

Principles Established by Psalm 127 • The Lord is active on this earth • He builds houses

Principles Established by Psalm 127 • The Lord is active on this earth • He builds houses • He guards cities

Principles Established by Psalm 127 • • The Lord is active on this earth He builds houses He guards cities Men can do the same

Principles Established by Psalm 127 • • • The Lord is active on this earth He builds houses He guards cities Men can do the same Such is meaningless and vain

Principles Established by Psalm 127 • • • The Lord is active on this earth He builds houses He guards cities Men can do the same Such is meaningless and vain Contrast of Divine and human action

Three Divine Institutions

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • He has all authority

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • He has all authority • He gives authority to men to rule

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • He has all authority • He gives authority to men to rule • Daniel 4

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • He has all authority • He gives authority to men to rule • Daniel 4 • John 19: 11

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • He has all authority • He gives authority to men to rule • Daniel 4 • John 19: 11 • Rom. 13: 1 -2

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • He has all authority • He gives authority to men to rule • Daniel 4 • John 19: 11 • Rom. 13: 1 -2 • Civil law is God’s minister for my good

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • He has all authority • He gives authority to men to rule • Daniel 4 • John 19: 11 • Rom. 13: 1 -2 • Civil law is God’s minister for my good • Do good and have nothing to fear

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • He has all authority • He gives authority to men to rule • Daniel 4 • John 19: 11 • Rom. 13: 1 -2 • Civil law is God’s minister for my good • Do good and have nothing to fear • Laws are for the lawless

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • He has all authority • He gives authority to men to rule • Daniel 4 • John 19: 11 • Rom. 13: 1 -2 • • Civil law is God’s minister for my good Do good and have nothing to fear Laws are for the lawless Christians to submit to Nero!

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • He has all authority • He gives authority to men to rule • Daniel 4 • John 19: 11 • Rom. 13: 1 -2 • • • Civil law is God’s minister for my good Do good and have nothing to fear Laws are for the lawless Christians to submit to Nero! God’s law is higher than civil law

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • He has all authority • He gives authority to men to rule • Daniel 4 • John 19: 11 • Rom. 13: 1 -2 • • • Civil law is God’s minister for my good Do good and have nothing to fear Laws are for the lawless Christians to submit to Nero! God’s law is higher than civil law Divine vs human view of government

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord ordained/planned marriage

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord ordained/planned marriage • The Lord defines marriage

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord ordained/planned marriage • The Lord defines marriage • The Lord rules over divorce

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • • The Lord ordained/planned marriage The Lord defines marriage The Lord rules over divorce The Lord rules over roles in the home

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • • • The Lord ordained/planned marriage The Lord defines marriage The Lord rules over divorce The Lord rules over roles in the home The Lord rules over spirituality of homes

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • • • The Lord ordained/planned marriage The Lord defines marriage The Lord rules over divorce The Lord rules over roles in the home The Lord rules over spirituality of homes Leave Him out and disaster results

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • • The Lord ordained/planned marriage The Lord defines marriage The Lord rules over divorce The Lord rules over roles in the home The Lord rules over spirituality of homes Leave Him out and disaster results Divine vs. human views of the home

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord established the church

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord established the church • God had/has an eternal plan

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord established the church • God had/has an eternal plan • The church is central to that plan

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord established the church • God had/has an eternal plan • The church is central to that plan • Jesus came to save and built the church

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord established the church • • God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan Jesus came to save and built the church He established the church, His bride

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord established the church • • • God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan Jesus came to save and built the church He established the church, His bride Human attempts to improve His plan

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord established the church • • • God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan Jesus came to save and built the church He established the church, His bride Human attempts to improve His plan Results in denominations

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord established the church • • God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan Jesus came to save and built the church He established the church, His bride Human attempts to improve His plan Results in denominations False doctrine viewed as weeds

Three Divine Institutions • The Lord established civil government • The Lord established marriage/home • The Lord established the church • • God had/has an eternal plan The church is central to that plan Jesus came to save and built the church He established the church, His bride Human attempts to improve His plan Results in denominations False doctrine viewed as weeds You cannot improve on perfection!

Becoming Part of His Plan • Believe in Him Mark 16: 16 • Repent—decide to obey Acts 17: 30 • Confess Christ Rom. 10: 9 • Baptized to be saved Acts 22: 16 Added to His church, His family, His body • Be faithful until death Rev. 2: 10