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Disciple Blueprint provides clear biblical teaching, practical resources, and tools to help believers grow in faith and understanding of Scripture.
I’m Raymond Smith — Bible teacher, author, and disciple-maker. I built Disciple Blueprint for believers who want more than Sunday morning.
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Helping everyday believers grow in faith and live like Jesus. Join Raymond—Bible teacher, author, and disciple-maker—for short, powerful episodes on spiritual growth, prayer, leadership, grief, and bold faith. Whether you’re new to the journey or growing deeper, this podcast equips you to become a fully devoted follower of Christ. Learn more at DiscipleBlueprint.com
What role did God actually give government?Christians have strong opinions about government, but many have never stopped to ask what the Bible actually says about its purpose. In this episode, Raymond Smith opens Romans 13 to examine God’s design for civil government and explains why understanding its God-given responsibilities changes the way we view politics, public policy, and society.Rather than beginning with political parties or current events, this episode begins with Scripture. Discover the four primary responsibilities God entrusted to government and why understanding those responsibilities provides a biblical framework for evaluating every political issue.Key Scriptures• Romans 13:1–7 • Micah 6:8 • 1 Peter 2:13–17 In This Episode• Why government is part of God’s design for society. • The four biblical responsibilities of civil government. • Why authority always comes with God-given boundaries. • How to evaluate government through the lens of Scripture instead of politics. Companion Resources📖 Companion Article:Biblical Government: Has Government Left Its God-Given Role?Continue the Start at Home series:https://discipleblueprint.com/startathome🎁 Free biblical resources:https://discipleblueprint.com/freestuffConnect with Disciple BlueprintIf this episode helped you better understand God’s design for government, subscribe to the Disciple Blueprint Podcast and share this episode with someone who wants to think biblically about today’s issues.#StartAtHome #DiscipleBlueprint #BiblicalGovernment #Romans13 #ChristianLiving #BiblicalWorldview #Faith #Government #BibleStudy #Truth
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