Location
Cultural & Social Challenges
Level of Education
Undergraduate
Secondary Session
Biblical Perspectives on Government
Keywords
Biblical, Christianity, Death Penalty, Life Sentencing, Wages of Sin
Presenter Names and Speeches.
Haleigh Perkins- The Death Penalty from a Christian Worldview
Abstract
The death penalty, a widely debated subject within the United States. It is important as Christians to consider a biblical standpoint when faced with these thought-provoking questions. With this being said, Romans became my first point of reference. Romans is particularly about how we as humans are born into sin, yet Jesus sent his son to set us free. Romans 12:17-19 reads, “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord” (New International Version, Rom. 12:17-29). Romans 6:23 states, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (New International Version, Rom. 6:23). These verses could be applicable to the questions of the death penalty. There is substantial evidence shown when comparing case law to organizations' thoughts and amendment rights, as well as taking a biblical worldview to support the abolishment of the death penalty. I feel the death penalty is in opposition to what God calls us as Christians to do. Christianity tells us to be of discipleship, no matter a person's background. Why allow Satan to gain another before us as Christians have taken the chance to share the gospel of Jesus Christ?
The Death Penalty from a Christian Worldview
Cultural & Social Challenges
The death penalty, a widely debated subject within the United States. It is important as Christians to consider a biblical standpoint when faced with these thought-provoking questions. With this being said, Romans became my first point of reference. Romans is particularly about how we as humans are born into sin, yet Jesus sent his son to set us free. Romans 12:17-19 reads, “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord” (New International Version, Rom. 12:17-29). Romans 6:23 states, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (New International Version, Rom. 6:23). These verses could be applicable to the questions of the death penalty. There is substantial evidence shown when comparing case law to organizations' thoughts and amendment rights, as well as taking a biblical worldview to support the abolishment of the death penalty. I feel the death penalty is in opposition to what God calls us as Christians to do. Christianity tells us to be of discipleship, no matter a person's background. Why allow Satan to gain another before us as Christians have taken the chance to share the gospel of Jesus Christ?
