The Bible, Crime and Measures 57 and 61

Dennis Tuuri

Outline: 1 Peter 2:11-17 The Bible, Crime and Measures 57 and 61 Living in Exile Part Seven Sermon Outline by Pastor Dennis Tuuri, October 5, 2008 Yeats The Second Coming and No Country for Old Men Scapegoats, Orissa, and Wall Street Evaluating Ballot Measures, the Bailout, and Candidates Supporting/Voting for the Lesser of Two Evils Seeking Peace by Knowing Goals and Means The Tongue is Mightier Than the Pen I. The Function of the Civil Ruler A. According to the U. S, Constitution The King of the Wild Frontier (Davy Crockett), Horatio Bunce and Barak Obama B. According to the Bible 1. Central Texts - 1 Peter. 2:11-17 (See also Rom. 12:17-13:5) A. Living in Exile in Roman Culture The Battle Plan B. Warring Victoriously The First Battle C. Warring Victoriously The Second Battle D. Normal Allies in the Battle Gods Ministers of Vengeance and Vindication E. The Will of God Victory! 2. Caveat Psalm 72, The Kings Table, etc. C. According to the Fathers II. Goals and Means Justice and Judges A. What Is Crime Sin or Sickness? B. What is Justice? 1. Restitution vs. Penitent-iaries and (Monastic) Cells- Heb. 2:2; Dt. 4 2. The Death Penalty, the Ministry of Vengeance, and Anabaptist Heresies 3. Safety, Peace and the Goal of Seeking the Peace C. What Is a Judge A Computer or A Man? Ex. 21:22; 21:12 III. Real World Options Measures 57 and 61 A. Protection of Property B. Disempowerment of Judges C. More Penitent-iaries and (Monastic) Cells D. Safety of Citizens and Their Property