De Regno Christi

W. Edgar’s Response
I comment on three things in Mr. Chellis’ article: the phrase “cut a covenant,” the term “federal,” and the place of nations in God’s plan.
Most English translations use the phrase “make a covenant,” but the Hebrew idiom is “cut a covenant.” Behind the Hebrew idiom lay the ratification ceremony for establishing a covenant. [...]

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Abraham’s Paternity
W.H. Chellis
This month we continue to explore the biblical duty of nations to corporately confess the kingship of Jesus Christ. By corporate confession, I mean that nations have a moral duty to conform their organic, constitutional law in submission to Christ’s sovereign and kingly rule. The heart of the matter is this: Does the [...]

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Remembering Sept. 11, 2001
W.H. Chellis
While a number of recent posts have been particularly critical of the President’s foreign policy, I believe a kind word should also be registered. As we respectfully morn the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, let us be thankful to the Lord for the good work of the President and our [...]

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On Moses, Voegelin, De Mill, and Washington
Caleb Stegall
Lee, it’s about time Bill found a Voegelinian for this blog! I am enjoying your article. It is timely as well, as just last week I watched Cecil B. De Mill’s Ten Commandments with my kids. It struck me on watching that De Mill’s characterization was [...]

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